Vehicle recall 94V161000 · September 1, 1994
Dorsey Dgth, Dgtl and 4 more models
Due to an inadequate design, the chain sleeve anchor attachment can detach from the trailer frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Due to an inadequate design, the chain sleeve anchor attachment can detach from the trailer frame.
- Consequence
- When in use to secure cargo, failure of the chain sleeve anchor attachments can result in loss of cargo onto the roadway and can result in vehicle crash by other vehicles using the roadway.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect trailers for damage to the chain sleeve attachment, add a reinforcement bar and an additional weld to the bottom of the chain sleeve, weld up cracks in the crossmember web, and add web reinforcement bars to the cross member on units which show damage to the chain sleeve attachment to the floor crossmember.
- Notes
- System: equipment; other pieces; trailer hitches and attachments.vehicle description: platform trailers equipped with optional chain sleeve anchor points.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the defect, 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
- 94V161000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 1, 1994
- Filed by
- DORSEY TRAILERS, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 20, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 148
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
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 Dgth (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Dorsey Dgtl (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Dorsey Dgtl-C (1994): 1994
- Dorsey Dgts (1994): 1994
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