Great Dane Great Dane 1974
Model Great Dane made in 1974 by Great Dane got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, wheels.
Model 1974
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
78V190000 | GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 277 | 09/18/1978 | ODI | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 09/05/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The brake anti-lock system could fail after exposure to high concentrations of contaminants which may be allowed to collect in the trailer braking system. fluid collection in the braking system may cause the piston to stick. this can cause no air to be delivered to the brake chambers supplied by that valve, which can inhibit brake application on the affected axles. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace defective brake valves at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: vans and platform trailers.system: service brakes; anti-lock system.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an an accident.note: to reduce the chances of failure occurring prior to repair, any fluidsshould be drained from the trailer brake systems daily and fluids should not beadded directly to the trailer brake lines. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | ||||||||||||||||
74V184000 | GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 4 | 08/28/1974 | ODI | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 10/15/1974 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Great dane campaign no n/a.van trailer.possibility that the wheels weremachined in a convex out-of-flat condition on the inside-mounting surface.ifthis condition exists, it may increase the assembly stress on the hub to anundesirable limit, resulting in a premature failure of the hub.(correct byinspecting and replacing with properly machined wheels). |