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NHTSA recall 77V230000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Dorsey Dfvpd and 1 more

Reported Dec 27, 1977262 vehicles affectedDORSEY TRAILERS, INC.

The defect

The involved vehicles may contain an axle which has a defect in the radius of the drop. This axle may have become defective when a machine cut was made into a casting, forming the drop characteristic of the axle. This machine cut could cause the axle to break.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace the axle without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dorsey Dfvpd
19731974197519761977
Dorsey Dfvpdt
19731974197519761977

Notes

Vehicle description: cargo vans.system: suspension; axle.consequences of defect: if breakage occurs while vehicle IS moving at highwayspeeds, loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.