Great Dane Great Dane 1983
Model Great Dane made in 1983 by Great Dane got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .
Model 1983
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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TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
84V059000 | GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. | from 01/01/1981 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 1153 | 05/01/1984 | MFR | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 05/15/1984 | 06/01/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The pintle hook does not have adequate reinforcement at the rear mounting plate and can eventually crack. pintle hook could completely disengage. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Pintle hook will be inspected and any cracks will be repaired. reinforcement will be added with two vertical gussets. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trailers; vans and refrigerated units equipped withfactory installed pintle hooks.system: equipment; trailer hitches and attachments.consequeneces of defect: the back trailer could detach from the towing unit andcould result in a vehicle accident.note: doubles trailers should be immediately inspected todetermine if crackshave developed in the pintle hook mounting plate. |