Vehicle recall 81V079000 · July 1, 1981
1981 Dorsey Cargo Trailers
Two types of firestone tire rim bases and matching side rings were in use.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Upon inspection, all incorrect rim bases and side rings will be replaced with the correct parts.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V079000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 1981
- Filed by
- DORSEY TRAILERS, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 145
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Multi piece
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dorsey Cargo Trailers (1981): 1981
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