Check a VIN

2002-2004 Great Dane GCD recall: fifth wheel assembly

Great Dane Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 9, 2003. It covers about 9 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9
reported
Jun 9, 2003

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

What is wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Risk
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 jost international at 616‑846‑7700 or by email to [email protected] or great dane at 1‑800‑633‑4176.

Recall number 03V216000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V216000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2004 Great Dane GCD fifth wheel assembly?

Yes. Recall 03V216000, reported on June 9, 2003, covers about 9 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V216000?

Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 jost international at 616‑846‑7700 or by email to [email protected] or great dane at 1‑800‑633‑4176.

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.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Great Dane GCD?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history