NHTSA Recall 90V066000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V066000; Date: Apr. 6, 1990
Adaptor channels and suspension cross members could crack and fail with hanger and axle assembly detachment; this could result in a vehicle crash and/or a catastrophic axle detachment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Great Dane Great Dane; 1988 Great Dane Great Dane; 1989 Great Dane Great Dane
Component: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger,bracket
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,415
Recall Summary:
A required weld in the air ride suspension frame attaching area was omitted causing suspension and adaptor channels to be overloaded.
How to Fix:
Inspection and weld repair, if necessary, to attach the bogie subframe cross members to the bogie adaptor channel.
Recall Notes:
System: air ride suspension. Vehicle description: van trailers with air ride suspension.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 23, 1990
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