| Make : GREAT DANE | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980801 - 19990630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V047000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020321 | Date Received by ODI: 20020201 | Date Added to Database: 20020222 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 140 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH PINTLE HOOK ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE UNACCEPTABLE WELD ATTACHMENTS TO THE TRAILERS. |
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Consequence:
THESE WELDS CAN CRACK CAUSING FAILURE OF THE PINTLE HOOK BEAM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE WELDS AND ALSO ADD A REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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