NHTSA Recall 01V138000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V138000; Date: Apr. 23, 2001
A non-functioning trailer abs could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Great Dane Trailer; 1999 Great Dane Trailer; 2000 Great Dane Trailer; 2001 Great Dane Trailer
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 131
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: trailers. These trailers fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. " these trailers fail to provide primary continuous power to the rear pintle hook electrical connector for the anti-lock braking system as required by the standard.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add a wiring harness which will be run from the front nose electrical connector to the pintle hook electrical connector. Owner notification is expected to begin July 1, 2001. 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 great dane at 1-912-644-2100.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 1, 2001
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