Dorsey Caet (1991) – 93V009000

Defect Description For Recall

The Top Hinged Rear Gate (Door) Horizontal Structural Member Develops Fatigue Cracks Because Of Bending At The Hinges And Center Brace Attachment Bracket.

Make Of Vehicle

DORSEY

Model Of Vehicle

CAET

Year

1991

Recall Campaign Number

93V009000

Component Description

Structure:Body:Tailgate

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

Reinforce The Hinges And The Center Brace Attachment Bracket By Qualified Welders From Dorsey Authorized Firms.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Dorsey Trailers, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19910801

End Of Manufacture

19920601

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

60

Date Owners Notified

19930119

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Dorsey Corporation

Date Report Received

19930119

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard