1997 Dorsey Trailer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Dorsey Trailer. Newest first.
Vehicle description: platform trailers and dollies. the tubing installed in the air brake system on the platform trailers was not recommended for use with the tubing fittings used in the air brake system and the tubing installed on the dollies does not have the proper labeling and minimum burst strength. this does not comply with the requirements of…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tubing in the supply (emergency) line bursts or becomes disengaged from a fitting, the trailer can experience a panic stop without prior warning to the driver. if the tubing in the control (service) line bursts, the trailer can be operating without service brakes.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake system tubing and replace the noncompliant tubing installed in the brake system.
Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (ABS) electronic control units (ecu) for over-the-road trailer applications. the cover seal (o-ring) may have been improperly installed in certain easy-stop trailer ABS electronic control units. an incorrectly installed seal could permit water to enter the ecu causing a fault to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the warning lamp signal IS ignored for a period of time, corrosion can develop eventually leaking to a complete loss of ecu function. the service brakes would continue to be fully functional.
Remedy
Rockwell IS conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will replace the ecu on these trailers. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rockwell at 1-810-435-8001 or dorsey trailers at 1-334-897-5711.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires
1997 dorsey trailer. Consumer was driving 65 mph on the highway when the right rear tire blew out. *mc (ohio traffic crash report) *jb a vehicle questionaire was mailed to customer to obtain additional information pertaining to the complaint. *tr
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