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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES
84V059000GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.from 01/01/1981 to 12/01/1983V (Vehicle)115305/01/1984MFRGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP05/15/198406/01/1984
Defect SummaryThe pintle hook does not have adequate reinforcement at the rear mounting plate and can eventually crack. pintle hook could completely disengage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryPintle hook will be inspected and any cracks will be repaired. reinforcement will be added with two vertical gussets.
NotesVehicle 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.