Recall
Dorsey Dfvpd — 77V230000
NHTSA ID
77V230000
Make
Dorsey
Model
Dfvpd
Years Affected
1973
Recall Date
1977-12-27
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
262
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN AN AXLE WHICH HAS A DEFECT IN THE RADIUS OF THE DROP. THIS AXLE MAY HAVE BECOME DEFECTIVE WHEN A MACHINE CUT WAS MADE INTO A CASTING, FORMING THE DROP CHARACTERISTIC OF THE AXLE. THIS MACHINE CUT COULD CAUSE THE AXLE TO BREAK.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE AXLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.