1997 Dorsey Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Dorsey Trailer, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Dorsey Trailer
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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake system tubing and replace the noncompliant tubing installed in the brake system.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
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…
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Dorsey Trailer have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1997 dorsey trailer. Consumer was driving 65 MPH on the highway when the right rear tire blew out. *mc (ohio traffic crash report) *jb a vehicle questionaire was mailed to customer to obtain additiona”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2007 · Tires
Compare Dorsey Trailer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dorsey Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Dorsey Trailer | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Dorsey Trailer | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Dorsey Trailer | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Dorsey Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Dorsey Trailer | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Dorsey Trailer
How do I know if my 1997 Dorsey Trailer 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Dorsey Trailer; 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 97V238003).
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
- Dorsey3 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.