Dorsey 1974–1977 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled October 20, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V234000 · Dorsey
Remedy
THE DEFECTIVE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
220 units
Description
THE PISTON IN THE ANTILOCK VALVE COULD STICK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THAT VALVE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLES. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
What to do
THE DEFECTIVE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
Dorsey DORSEY
Manufacturer(s)
DORSEY CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →