Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 92V-090 · 1991 Dorsey Converter Dolly
DORSEY TRAILERS, INC. recall 92V-090 covers 236 1991 Dorsey Converter Dolly for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INADEQUATE STRENGTH OF THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL OR TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A SPARE TIRE, WHEEL AND DORSEY ADDED COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT IN A DOLLY APPLICATION.
The risk
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER FRAME CAN CRACK, RESULTING INTHE TIRE CARRIER, SPARE TIRE, AND SPARE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE DOLLY.
The fix
INSPECT THE TIRE CARRIERS AND COUNTERBALANCE ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR CRACKS. REINFORCE COUNTERBALANCE WELDS WITH NEW WELDS, AND REINFORCE THE FRONT OF THE TIRE CARRIER WITH FLAT BAR ATTACHMENT.
SYSTEM: CARRIER - SPARE TIRE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE CONVERTER DOLLIES WITH SPARE TIRE CARRIERS.NOTE: DORSEY TRAILERS RECOMMENDS THESE DOLLIES BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE ORREPAIRED BEFORE ANY FURTHER USE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1991 to September 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.