Recall
Dorsey Dorsey — 79V076000
NHTSA ID
79V076000
Make
Dorsey
Model
Dorsey
Years Affected
1975
Recall Date
1979-03-22
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
155
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS WERE OMITTED DURING INSTALLATION OF SOME PINTLE HOOKS. THIS MAY RESULT IN CRACKING OF THE WELDS ON THE PLATE SECURING THE PINTLE HOOK MOUNT. FAILURE OF THE PLATE WELDS MAY RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE REAR TRAILER FROM THE FIRST.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS TO PRECLUDE PINTLE HOOK FAILURE.