| Make : GREAT DANE | Model : PLATFORM TRAILER | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19840601 - 19860501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V110000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870801 | Date Received by ODI: 19870716 | Date Added to Database: 19870721 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
INADEQUATE REINFORCEMENT FOR KING PIN. |
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Consequence:
KING PIN COULD SEPARATE FROM TRAILER, FREEING THETRAILER TO TRAVEL UNSTEERED AND UNGUIDED, A HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES ANDPERSONS IN ITS PATH. |
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Remedy:
REINFORCEMENT OF THE KING PIN SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND CHECK ALL EXISTING WELDS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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