Vehicle recall 98V126000 · June 8, 1998
Dorsey Trailer and Dolly
Vehicle description: platform trailers and dollies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: platform trailers and dollies. The tubing installed in the air brake system on the platform trailers was not recommended for use with the tubing fittings used in the air brake system and the tubing installed on the dollies does not have the proper labeling and minimum burst strength. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 106, "brake hoses."
- Consequence
- If the tubing in the supply (emergency) line bursts or becomes disengaged from a fitting, the trailer can experience a panic stop without prior warning to the driver. If the tubing in the control (service) line bursts, the trailer can be operating without service brakes.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake system tubing and replace the noncompliant tubing installed in the brake system.
- Notes
- Owner notification is expected to begin June 22, 1998.OWNERS who take their trailers to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dorsey trailers at 1-334-897-5711.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V126000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 8, 1998
- Filed by
- DORSEY TRAILERS, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 22, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,534
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dorsey Dolly (1998): 1998
- Dorsey Trailer (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
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