NHTSA Recall 07V461000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V461000; Date: Sep. 28, 2007
This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the semi-trailer which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Great Dane Trailer; 2005 Great Dane Trailer; 2006 Great Dane Trailer; 2007 Great Dane Trailer
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Great Dane Limited Partnership
Affected Units:: 53
Recall Summary:
On certain trailers, stainless steel mounting bolts of a lesser grade were used in lieu of the standard grade 8 carbon steel bolts to attach the pintle hooks.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install the grade 8 carbon steel bolts in order to insure that the mounting of the pintle hook meets the required recommendations free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2007. Owners may contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 29, 2007
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