Recall
Dorsey Converter Dolly — 92V090000
NHTSA ID
92V090000
Make
Dorsey
Model
Converter Dolly
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1992-06-25
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Units Affected
236
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INADEQUATE STRENGTH OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL OR TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A SPARE TIRE, WHEEL AND DORSEY ADDED COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT IN A DOLLY APPLICATION.
Consequence
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FRAME CAN CRACK, RESULTING INTHE TIRE CARRIER, SPARE TIRE, AND SPARE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE DOLLY.
Remedy
INSPECT THE TIRE CARRIERS AND COUNTERBALANCE ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR CRACKS. REINFORCE COUNTERBALANCE WELDS WITH NEW WELDS, AND REINFORCE THE FRONT OF THE TIRE CARRIER WITH FLAT BAR ATTACHMENT.