Recall 94V161000: Dorsey trailers, inc.

Report received

Sep 1, 1994

Manufacturer

Dorsey trailers, inc.

Potentially affected

148vehicles

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

Due to an inadequate design, the chain sleeve anchor attachment can detach from the trailer frame.

Possible consequence

When in use to secure cargo, failure of the chain sleeve anchor attachments can result in loss of cargo onto the roadway and can result in vehicle crash by other vehicles using the roadway.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect trailers for damage to the chain sleeve attachment, add a reinforcement bar and an additional weld to the bottom of the chain sleeve, weld up cracks in the crossmember web, and add web reinforcement bars to the cross member on units which show damage to the chain sleeve attachment to the floor crossmember.