Dorsey 1991–1992 Structure recall
Recalled January 19, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V009000 · Dorsey
Hazard
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.
Units
60 units
Description
THE TOP HINGED REAR GATE (DOOR) HORIZONTAL STRUCTURAL MEMBER DEVELOPS FATIGUE CRACKS BECAUSE OF BENDING AT THE HINGES AND CENTER BRACE ATTACHMENT BRACKET.
What to do
REINFORCE THE HINGES AND THE CENTER BRACE ATTACHMENT BRACKET BY QUALIFIED WELDERS FROM DORSEY AUTHORIZED FIRMS.
Product
Dorsey CAET · Dorsey OAEDT
Manufacturer(s)
DORSEY CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →