Recall
Dorsey Insulated Van — 00V177002
NHTSA ID
00V177002
Make
Dorsey
Model
Insulated Van
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
2000-06-13
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Units Affected
210
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INSULATED VANS WITH BUSTIN PULLOUT TRUCK/TRAILER LADDER PART NOS. DE1903-A AND DE1905-A. THE CROSS BAR THAT SUPPORTS THE STEP FAILS WHEN WELDS THAT ATTACH IT TO THE SQUARE TUBE SIDE SUPPORTS FAIL.
Consequence
THE SUPPORT BAR WILL FAIL TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE STEP AND AN INDIVIDUAL CAN FALL FROM THE LADDER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
BUSTIN WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECT LADDER FREE OF CHARGE. THEY HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A BOLT-ON SUPPORT "THE U-BOLT" FOR FIELD REINFORCEMENT OF THE LADDER.