Vehicle recall 94V116000 · June 20, 1994
Dorsey Dgtl-C, Ddgtc and 2 more models
An inadequate weld in the attachment of the steel floor crossmembers to the aluminum body border can crack under certain conditions and result in a lack of lateral support to…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An inadequate weld in the attachment of the steel floor crossmembers to the aluminum body border can crack under certain conditions and result in a lack of lateral support to cargo loaded on the trailer.
- Consequence
- Inadequate lateral support can result in shifting of cargo in the bed of the trailer and possible spillage of stacked cargo off the side of the trailer bed, causing road hazards and danger to individuals in positions next to the trailer.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a steel single clip at each end of each floor crossmember with the clip being bolted to the steel crossmember with two each 0.375" diameter bolts and being bolted to the aluminum body border with two each 0.375" diameter bolts. Dorsey will work with owners to locate a dorsey distributor or another trailer repair facility in the owner's area of operation who will perform the remedy. Dorsey will also allow owners to perform the remedy if the owner has repair facilities and wishes to perform the remedy.
- Notes
- System: structure; frame; members and body.vehicle description: composite platform trailers.note: if your trailer is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance,please contact dorsey at 1-205-897-5711. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V116000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 20, 1994
- Filed by
- DORSEY TRAILERS, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 20, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 664
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dorsey Ddgtc (1994): 1994
- Dorsey Dgtc (1994): 1994
- Dorsey Dgtc-PO (1994): 1994
- Dorsey Dgtl-C (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
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