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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CHAMBER
78V190000GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. V (Vehicle)27709/18/1978ODIGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP09/05/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace defective brake valves at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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
74V184000GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. V (Vehicle)408/28/1974ODIGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP10/15/197410/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesGreat 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).