Vehicle recall 93V133000 · August 11, 1993

1993 Dorsey Dgth-45

Improper installation of eaton automatic slack adjuster on eaton axles equipped with air operated s-cam brakes.

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

Summary: Improper installation of eaton automatic slack adjuster on eaton axles equipped with air operated s-cam brakes. The slack adjuster "fixed anchor bracket", which triggers the automatic brake adjustment, was improperly located. The improperly located anchor bracket can damage the automatic slack adjuster control arm and cause the slack adjuster to fail to perform the mechanical adjustment function for which it was designed.
Consequence: Failure to correctly adjust the slack causes the brakesto become out-of-adjustment and results in reduced braking power, increasedstopping distances, and a possible accident.
Remedy: Remove the anchor bracket, inspect the slack adjuster, and replace it if damaged, install the anchor bracket in the proper location, and adjust the brakes.
Notes: System: brakes; air.vehicle description: 45 foot tandem axle platform trailers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V133000
Reported to NHTSA: August 11, 1993
Filed by: DORSEY TRAILERS, INC.
Owner notification: August 3, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 50
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, air › Slack adjusters

Recall 93V133000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Dorsey Dgth-45 (1993): 1993

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