Dorsey Recall 81V079000: Wheels, Multi Piece
NHTSA recall 81V079000 · announced July 1, 1981 · filed by Dorsey Trailers, Inc. · 145 units affected
The problem
TWO TYPES OF FIRESTONE TIRE RIM BASES AND MATCHING SIDE RINGS WERE IN USE. DURING INSTALLATION, TIRE RIM BASES AND SIDE RINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY MATCHED.
What to do
UPON INSPECTION, ALL INCORRECT RIM BASES AND SIDE RINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT PARTS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS (VAN TYPE).SYSTEM: WHEELS; TIRE RIM BASES AND SIDE RINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECTLY INSTALLED PARTS COULD CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARDON THE ROAD. THIS CONDITION DOES NOT MEET DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ORFIRESTONE SPECIFICATIONS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.