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1995-1997 Dorsey Trailer and Dorsey Trailers recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Dorsey Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 17, 1998. It covers about 2,021 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,021
reported
Feb 17, 1998

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 97V238003

Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 Dorsey Trailer and Dorsey Trailers antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?

Yes. Recall 97V238003, reported on February 17, 1998, covers about 2,021 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V238003?

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.

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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