2005 Great Dane Trailer recall: trailer hitches
Great Dane Limited Partnership reported this safety recall on December 18, 2008. It covers about 2,335 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,335
- reported
- Dec 18, 2008
- owners notified
- Feb 6, 2009
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Great dane is recalling 2,335 my 2005 dry freight semi-trailers. The kingpins can break off as the tractors were attempting to couple to the trailers.
- Risk
- If a kingpin were to break off during over the road operation, it could result in the separation of the trailer from the tractor which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the kingpins for lot/heat code. All trailers identified with kingpins within the suspected lot and heat code will be removed from service and scheduled for field testing. The recall will begin on february 6, 2009. Owners may contact great dane at 1‑877‑369‑3493 or e-mail at http://[email protected] .
Recall number 08V678000
Affected vehicles
- Great Dane Trailer 2005 2005
Questions about recall 08V678000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Great Dane Trailer trailer hitches?
Yes. Recall 08V678000, reported on December 18, 2008, covers about 2,335 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V678000?
Dealers will inspect the kingpins for lot/heat code. All trailers identified with kingpins within the suspected lot and heat code will be removed from service and scheduled for field testing. The recall will begin on february 6, 2009. Owners may contact great dane at 1‑877‑369‑3493 or e-mail at http://[email protected] .
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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