Recalls: 1970 - DORSEY - DORSEY

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V076000 - TRAILER HITCHES
  Recall Date: 10/12/1979

  Summary:
  REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS WERE OMITTED DURING INSTALLATION OF SOME PINTLE HOOKS. THIS MAY RESULT IN CRACKING OF THE WELDS ON THE PLATE SECURING THE PINTLE HOOK MOUNT. FAILURE OF THE PLATE WELDS MAY RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE REAR TRAILER FROM THE FIRST.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  DORSEY CORPORATION
  
  Consequence:
  
  
  Remedy:
  DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS TO PRECLUDE PINTLE HOOK FAILURE.