Dorsey Recall 77V230000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 77V230000 · announced December 27, 1977 · filed by Dorsey Trailers, Inc. · 262 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN AN AXLE WHICH HAS A DEFECT IN THE RADIUS OF THE DROP. THIS AXLE MAY HAVE BECOME DEFECTIVE WHEN A MACHINE CUT WAS MADE INTO A CASTING, FORMING THE DROP CHARACTERISTIC OF THE AXLE. THIS MACHINE CUT COULD CAUSE THE AXLE TO BREAK.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE AXLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CARGO VANS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING AT HIGHWAYSPEEDS, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1973 Dorsey Dfvpd
• 1974 Dorsey Dfvpd
• 1975 Dorsey Dfvpd
• 1976 Dorsey Dfvpd
• 1977 Dorsey Dfvpd
• 1973 Dorsey Dfvpdt
• 1974 Dorsey Dfvpdt
• 1975 Dorsey Dfvpdt
• 1976 Dorsey Dfvpdt
• 1977 Dorsey Dfvpdt

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.