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1998-2001 Great Dane Trailer recall: trailer hitches

Great Dane Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 23, 2001. It covers about 131 vehicles.

vehicles affected
131
reported
Apr 23, 2001
owners notified
Jul 1, 2001

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
Vehicle description: trailers. These trailers fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." these trailers fail to provide primary continuous power to the rear pintle hook electrical connector for the anti-lock braking system as required by the standard.
Risk
A non-functioning trailer ABS could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add a wiring harness which will be run from the front nose electrical connector to the pintle hook electrical connector. Owner notification is expected to begin july 1, 2001. 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 1‑912‑644‑2100.

Recall number 01V138000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V138000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 Great Dane Trailer trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 01V138000, reported on April 23, 2001, covers about 131 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V138000?

Dealers will add a wiring harness which will be run from the front nose electrical connector to the pintle hook electrical connector. Owner notification is expected to begin july 1, 2001. 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 1‑912‑644‑2100.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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