Recall 98V126000: 1997–1999 Dorsey Trailer

Report received

Jun 8, 1998

Manufacturer

Dorsey trailers, inc.

Potentially affected

1,534vehicles

Model years

1997–1999

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

Vehicle description: platform trailers and dollies. The tubing installed in the air brake system on the platform trailers was not recommended for use with the tubing fittings used in the air brake system and the tubing installed on the dollies does not have the proper labeling and minimum burst strength. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 106, "brake hoses."

Possible consequence

If the tubing in the supply (emergency) line bursts or becomes disengaged from a fitting, the trailer can experience a panic stop without prior warning to the driver. If the tubing in the control (service) line bursts, the trailer can be operating without service brakes.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake system tubing and replace the noncompliant tubing installed in the brake system.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Dorsey Trailer1 complaints
• 1998 Dorsey Trailer0 complaints
• 1999 Dorsey Trailer0 complaints