Trailers by Dorsey, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Trailers by Dorsey, Inc. in 2000. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 13, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DORSEY/BUSTIN TRAILER LADDER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INSULATED VANS WITH BUSTIN PULLOUT TRUCK/TRAILER LADDER PART NOS. DE1903-A AND DE1905-A. THE CROSS BAR THAT SUPPORTS THE STEP FAILS WHEN WELDS THAT ATTACH IT TO THE SQUARE TUBE SIDE SUPPORTS FAIL.

NHTSA ID: 00V177002

Component:

# of Units Affected: 210

Consequence Summary:

THE SUPPORT BAR WILL FAIL TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE STEP AND AN INDIVIDUAL CAN FALL FROM THE LADDER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

BUSTIN WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECT LADDER FREE OF CHARGE. THEY HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A BOLT-ON SUPPORT "THE U-BOLT" FOR FIELD REINFORCEMENT OF THE LADDER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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