Safety Recalls of Great Dane GP42 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Great Dane GP42. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Great Dane GP42.

NHTSA Recall #: 85V083000; Jun. 24, 1985

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Great Dane GP42
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Recall Summary: Inadequate welding of full width tire protection plate that is welded to bottom of crossmembers in tire area, can allow plate to loosen and fall. Consequence of defect: if welds fail, a sudden force could cause the tire protector plate to become completely detached.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 80V057000; May. 8, 1980

Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Great Dane GP42
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Great Dane GP42 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 24, 1985   Structure:body 168
May. 8, 1980   Structure:frame And Members 52


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Great Dane GP42 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1980 Great Dane GP42 1
1979 Great Dane GP42 1