1974 Dorsey Dorsey Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1974 Dorsey Dorsey. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1974 Dorsey Dorsey
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Trailer hitches
Reinforcement gussets were omitted during installation of some pintle hooks. This may result in cracking of the welds on the plate securing the pintle hook mount. Failure of the plate welds may result in complete separation of the rear trailer from the first.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install reinforcement gussets to preclude pintle hook failure.
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Chamber (service brakes)
The piston in the antilock valve could stick due to exposure to high concentrations of fluid contaminants that may collect in the trailer braking system. Consequently, no air would be delivered to the brake chambers normally supplied by that valve. This could result in a "no brake" condition on the affected axles. This constitutes a…
Remedy: The defective valve will be replaced without charge.
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Shoes/linings (service brakes)
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1974 Dorsey Dorsey. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Dorsey Dorsey model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dorsey Dorsey model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Dorsey Dorsey | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Dorsey Dorsey | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Dorsey Dorsey | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 Dorsey Dorsey | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 Dorsey Dorsey | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Dorsey Dorsey | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 Dorsey Dorsey | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 Dorsey Dorsey | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Dorsey Dorsey | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Dorsey Dorsey | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1974 Dorsey Dorsey
How do I know if my 1974 Dorsey Dorsey has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1974 Dorsey Dorsey; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dorsey dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 74V212000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dorsey models
- Trailer2 complaints
- Cargo Trailers1 complaints
- Platform1 complaints
- Caet0 complaints
- Converter Dolly0 complaints
- Ddgtc0 complaints
- Dfvpd0 complaints
- Dfvpdt0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.