Trailers by Dorsey, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1995

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Trailers by Dorsey, Inc. in 1995. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 2, 1995

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT SPINDLE:KNUCKLE

THESE AXLES CONSIST OF A STEEL TUBULAR CENTER SECTION AND FORGED STEEL SPINDLES THAT ARE WELDED TO EACH END OF THE TUBE. EITHER SPINDLE CAN CONTAIN A CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK THROUGH A PORTION OF ITS CROSS SECTION.

NHTSA ID: 95V249001

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 50

Consequence Summary:

THIS CRACK CAN REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE SERVICE LIFE OFTHE SPINDLE AND CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

EATON WILL USE PORTABLE ULTRASONIC TESTING EQUIPMENT TO INSPECT EACH SUSPECT TRAILER AXLE. TRAILER AXLES CONTAINING DEFECTIVE SPINDLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH EQUIVALENT AXLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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