NHTSA Recall 71V208000
NHTSA Campaign Id 71V208000; Date: Nov. 12, 1971
Recalled Vehicles:
1960 Great Dane Great Dane; 1961 Great Dane Great Dane; 1962 Great Dane Great Dane; 1963 Great Dane Great Dane
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 240
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Great dane campaign no n/a. Van platform and tank trailers. Possibility thatinduction hardening process in effect at nort h-american rockwell axle plantmay have created high residualstresses at inner bearing shoulder area. Stresses may becomephysical cracks under extended field service. Continueduse o f axle after cracking occurs, may cause axle spindle to fractu re. (correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 23, 1971
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