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1997-1999 Dorsey Dolly and Dorsey Trailer recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Dorsey Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 8, 1998. It covers about 1,534 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,534
reported
Jun 8, 1998
owners notified
Jun 22, 1998

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V126000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Dorsey Dolly and Dorsey Trailer hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 98V126000, reported on June 8, 1998, covers about 1,534 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V126000?

Dealers will inspect the brake system tubing and replace the noncompliant tubing installed in the brake system.

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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