Dorsey 1992–2000 Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled June 13, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V177002 · Dorsey
Hazard
THE SUPPORT BAR WILL FAIL TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE STEP AND AN INDIVIDUAL CAN FALL FROM THE LADDER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
BUSTIN WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECT LADDER FREE OF CHARGE. THEY HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A BOLT-ON SUPPORT "THE U-BOLT" FOR FIELD REINFORCEMENT OF THE LADDER.
Units
210 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INSULATED VANS WITH BUSTIN PULLOUT TRUCK/TRAILER LADDER PART NOS. DE1903-A AND DE1905-A. THE CROSS BAR THAT SUPPORTS THE STEP FAILS WHEN WELDS THAT ATTACH IT TO THE SQUARE TUBE SIDE SUPPORTS FAIL.
What to do
BUSTIN WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECT LADDER FREE OF CHARGE. THEY HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A BOLT-ON SUPPORT "THE U-BOLT" FOR FIELD REINFORCEMENT OF THE LADDER.
Product
Dorsey INSULATED VAN
Manufacturer(s)
Trailers by Dorsey, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →