| Make : GREAT DANE | Model : GREAT DANE | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19810101 - 19831201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V059000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19840501 | Date Received by ODI: 19840515 | Date Added to Database: 19840601 |
| 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: 1153 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PINTLE HOOK DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE REINFORCEMENT AT THE REAR MOUNTING PLATE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CRACK. PINTLE HOOK COULD COMPLETELY DISENGAGE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
PINTLE HOOK WILL BE INSPECTED AND ANY CRACKS WILL BE REPAIRED. REINFORCEMENT WILL BE ADDED WITH TWO VERTICAL GUSSETS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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