NHTSA Recall 02V304000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V304000; Date: Nov. 12, 2002
Trailer turn over or a vehicle crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Great Dane Trailer
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 8,195
Recall Summary:
On certain van trailers with slide suspensions, improperly applied weld attachment of the upper bogie rails to trailer crossmembers.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reweld the rail attachment welds and install attachment clips/gussets. Owner notification began November 27, 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 great dane at 1-877-369-3493.
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: Nov 27, 2002
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