Dorsey 1973–1977 Suspension recall
Recalled December 27, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V230000 · Dorsey
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE AXLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
262 units
Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN AN AXLE WHICH HAS A DEFECT IN THE RADIUS OF THE DROP. THIS AXLE MAY HAVE BECOME DEFECTIVE WHEN A MACHINE CUT WAS MADE INTO A CASTING, FORMING THE DROP CHARACTERISTIC OF THE AXLE. THIS MACHINE CUT COULD CAUSE THE AXLE TO BREAK.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE AXLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Dorsey DFVPD · Dorsey DFVPDT
Manufacturer(s)
DORSEY CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →