NHTSA recall 93V009000
Structure › Body › Tailgate
Dorsey Caet and 1 more
Reported Jan 19, 199360 vehicles affectedDORSEY TRAILERS, INC.Built Aug 1, 1991 – Jun 1, 1992
The defect
The top hinged rear gate (door) horizontal structural member develops fatigue cracks because of bending at the hinges and center brace attachment bracket.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Reinforce the hinges and the center brace attachment bracket by qualified welders from dorsey authorized firms.