DORSEY CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by DORSEY CORPORATION in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 22, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM

REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS WERE OMITTED DURING INSTALLATION OF SOME PINTLE HOOKS. THIS MAY RESULT IN CRACKING OF THE WELDS ON THE PLATE SECURING THE PINTLE HOOK MOUNT. FAILURE OF THE PLATE WELDS MAY RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE REAR TRAILER FROM THE FIRST.

NHTSA ID: 79V076000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 155

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS TO PRECLUDE PINTLE HOOK FAILURE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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