Does the 1972 Dorsey Dorsey have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1972 Dorsey Dorsey recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dorsey dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1972 Dorsey Dorsey?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1972 Dorsey Dorsey recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1972 Dorsey Dorsey. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Dorsey been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Dorsey dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1972 Dorsey Dorsey recalls, newest first

March 22, 1979NHTSA 79V076000155 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

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.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install reinforcement gussets to preclude pintle hook failure.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1972 Dorsey Dorsey were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Dorsey Dorsey years

Questions

Does the 1972 Dorsey Dorsey have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1972 Dorsey Dorsey recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dorsey dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1972 Dorsey Dorsey?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.