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  NHTSA Recall 80V057000

NHTSA Campaign Id 80V057000; Date: May. 8, 1980

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1980 Great Dane GP42

Component: Structure:frame And Members

Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers, Inc.

Affected Units:: 52

icon3 Recall Summary:

The material used in the main beam assembly of involved vehicles may be of sub-standard strength. Impact tests performed on samples reveal a high failure rate.

icon2 How to Fix:

Trailers will be tested and repaired or replaced at no charge.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: trailers. System: structure; frame; main beam assembly. Consequences of defect: failure of the main beam assembly could result fromoverloading of vehicle and could cause an accident and personal injury. Note: manufacturer advises removing trailers from service as soon as possible.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 5, 1980

Also see:

All recalls of Great Dane vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.