NHTSA Recall 87V110000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V110000; Date: Jul. 16, 1987
King pin could separate from trailer, freeing thetrailer to travel unsteered and unguided, a hazard to other vehicles andpersons in its path.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Great Dane Platform Trailer; 1985 Great Dane Platform Trailer; 1986 Great Dane Platform Trailer
Component: Suspension:front:king Pin
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,500
Recall Summary:
Inadequate reinforcement for king pin.
How to Fix:
Reinforcement of the king pin support structure and check all existing welds.
Recall Notes:
System: structurevehicle description: platform trailer.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 1, 1987
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