Wheels: multi pieceRecall 81V-079 · 1981 Dorsey Cargo Trailers

DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. recall 81V-079 covers 145 1981 Dorsey Cargo Trailers for a wheels: multi piece problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1981.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1451 model

ReportedJul 1, 1981Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 81V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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

The fix

UPON INSPECTION, ALL INCORRECT RIM BASES AND SIDE RINGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT PARTS.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Dorsey Cargo Trailers1981

Built from May 1, 1981 to May 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.