Dorsey Trailer recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Dorsey Trailer, covering 3,605 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Dorsey Trailer recalls by model year
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Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: platform trailers and dollies. The tubing installed in the air brake system on the platform trailers was not recommended for use with the tubing fittings used in the air brake system and the tubing installed on the dollies does not have the proper labeling and minimum burst strength. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses."
- Risk
- If the tubing in the supply (emergency) line bursts or becomes disengaged from a fitting, the trailer can experience a panic stop without prior warning to the driver. If the tubing in the control (service) line bursts, the trailer can be operating without service brakes.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake system tubing and replace the noncompliant tubing installed in the brake system.
Recall number 98V126000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (ABS) electronic control units (ecu) for over-the-road trailer applications. The cover seal (o-ring) may have been improperly installed in certain easy-stop trailer ABS electronic control units. An incorrectly installed seal could permit water to enter the ecu causing a fault to develop. This will cause the vehicle's trailer ABS warning lamp to illuminate immediately when the water contacts the board, deactivating all or part of the ABS.
- Risk
- If the warning lamp signal is ignored for a period of time, corrosion can develop eventually leaking to a complete loss of ecu function. The service brakes would continue to be fully functional.
- Remedy
- Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the ecu on these trailers. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rockwell at 1‑810‑435‑8001 or dorsey trailers at 1‑334‑897‑5711.
Recall number 97V238003 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- These axles consist of a steel tubular center section and forged steel spindles that are welded to each end of the tube. Either spindle can contain a circumferential crack through a portion of its cross section.
- Risk
- This crack can reduce the effective service life ofthe spindle and cause the spindle to fracture during normal vehicle operation increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Eaton will use portable ultrasonic testing equipment to inspect each suspect trailer axle. Trailer axles containing defective spindles will be replaced with equivalent axles.
Recall number 95V249001 · Recall details
Questions about the Dorsey Trailer recalls
How do I check if my Dorsey Trailer has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Dorsey Trailer have?
3, covering service brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
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