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