NHTSA Recall 99V211000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V211000; Date: Aug. 10, 1999
Trailer turn over or a vehicle crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Great Dane Trailer
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,639
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: van trailers with slide suspensions. Improperly applied weld attachment of the upper bogie rails to trailer crossmembers.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reweld the rail attachment welds and install attachment clips/gussets.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 23, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 23, 1999
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