Trailers by Dorsey, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Trailers by Dorsey, Inc. in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 8, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DORSEY/FMVSS 106 BRAKE HOSES

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 FMVSS NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."

NHTSA ID: 98V126000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 1,534

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM TUBING AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TUBING INSTALLED IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 17, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DORSEY TRAILERS/ROCKWELL-WABCO/ABS CONTROL UNITS

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 DEVELOP. THIS WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S TRAILER ABS WARNING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE WATER CONTACTS THE BOARD, DEACTIVATING ALL OR PART OF THE ABS.

NHTSA ID: 97V238003

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 2,021

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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