Recall 92V090000: Dorsey trailers, inc.

Report received

Jun 25, 1992

Manufacturer

Dorsey trailers, inc.

Potentially affected

236vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.