1993-1994 Dorsey Ddgtc, Dorsey DGTC and others recall: frame and members
Dorsey Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 20, 1994. It covers about 664 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 664
- reported
- Jun 20, 1994
- owners notified
- Sep 20, 1994
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- An inadequate weld in the attachment of the steel floor crossmembers to the aluminum body border can crack under certain conditions and result in a lack of lateral support to cargo loaded on the trailer.
- Risk
- Inadequate lateral support can result in shifting of cargo in the bed of the trailer and possible spillage of stacked cargo off the side of the trailer bed, causing road hazards and danger to individuals in positions next to the trailer.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a steel single clip at each end of each floor crossmember with the clip being bolted to the steel crossmember with two each 0.375" diameter bolts and being bolted to the aluminum body border with two each 0.375" diameter bolts. Dorsey will work with owners to locate a dorsey distributor or another trailer repair facility in the owner's area of operation who will perform the remedy. Dorsey will also allow owners to perform the remedy if the owner has repair facilities and wishes to perform the remedy.
Recall number 94V116000
Affected vehicles
- Dorsey Ddgtc 1994 1994
- Dorsey DGTC 1994 1994
- Dorsey DGTC-Po 1994 1994
- Dorsey DGTL-C 1993-1994 19931994
Questions about recall 94V116000
Is there a recall on the 1993-1994 Dorsey Ddgtc, Dorsey DGTC and others frame and members?
Yes. Recall 94V116000, reported on June 20, 1994, covers about 664 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V116000?
Dealers will add a steel single clip at each end of each floor crossmember with the clip being bolted to the steel crossmember with two each 0.375" diameter bolts and being bolted to the aluminum body border with two each 0.375" diameter bolts. Dorsey will work with owners to locate a dorsey distributor or another trailer repair facility in the owner's area of operation who will perform the remedy. Dorsey will also allow owners to perform the remedy if the owner has repair facilities and wishes to perform the remedy.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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