NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Dorsey Trailers Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 Dorsey Trailers has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1995 Dorsey Trailers. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dorsey dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Dorsey Trailers. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
DORSEY TRAILERS/ROCKWELL-WABCO/ABS CONTROL UNITS
NHTSA #97V238003 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 1998 · DORSEY TRAILERS, INC.
Potentially affected: 2,021 vehicles
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU) FOR OVER-THE-ROAD TRAILER APPLICATIONS. THE COVER SEAL (O-RING) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN EASY-STOP TRAILER ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS. AN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED SEAL COULD PERMIT WATER TO ENTER THE ECU CAUSING A FAULT TO DEVELOP. THIS WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE'S TRAILER ABS WARNING LAMP TO ILLUMINATE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE WATER CONTACTS THE BOARD, DEACTIVATING ALL OR PART OF THE ABS.
Safety consequence
IF THE WARNING LAMP SIGNAL IS IGNORED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, CORROSION CAN DEVELOP EVENTUALLY LEAKING TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ECU FUNCTION. THE SERVICE BRAKES WOULD CONTINUE TO BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL.
Manufacturer remedy
ROCKWELL IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU ON THESE TRAILERS. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROCKWELL AT 1-810-435-8001 OR DORSEY TRAILERS AT 1-334-897-5711.
Notes
ROCKWELL IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL AND OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 12, 1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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