Recall 93V009000: Dorsey trailers, inc.

Report received

Jan 19, 1993

Manufacturer

Dorsey trailers, inc.

Potentially affected

60vehicles

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

The top hinged rear gate (door) horizontal structural member develops fatigue cracks because of bending at the hinges and center brace attachment bracket.

Possible consequence

If fatigue cracks progress far enough, the rear gate canseparate and fall off, without warning, into the path of following traffic,and cause other vehicles to crash.

Remedy

Reinforce the hinges and the center brace attachment bracket by qualified welders from dorsey authorized firms.