NHTSA Recall 84V059000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V059000; Date: May. 15, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Great Dane Great Dane; 1982 Great Dane Great Dane; 1983 Great Dane Great Dane
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,153
Recall Summary:
The pintle hook does not have adequate reinforcement at the rear mounting plate and can eventually crack. Pintle hook could completely disengage.
How to Fix:
Pintle hook will be inspected and any cracks will be repaired. Reinforcement will be added with two vertical gussets.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trailers; vans and refrigerated units equipped withfactory installed pintle hooks. System: equipment; trailer hitches and attachments. Consequeneces of defect: the back trailer could detach from the towing unit andcould result in a vehicle accident. Note: doubles trailers should be immediately inspected todetermine if crackshave developed in the pintle hook mounting plate.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 1, 1984
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