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2005 GREAT DANE TRAILER Recall - Campaign #08V678000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2005 GREAT DANE TRAILER RECALL - #08V678000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES

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.

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Vehicle 2005 GREAT DANE TRAILER
Manufacturer GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Manufactured between 4/9/2004 - 11/18/2004
Recalled on 12/23/2008
Influenced by GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Owners Notified on 2/6/2009
# Affected 2,335
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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] .
Notes CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
See also 2005 GREAT DANE TRAILER Recall for SUSPENSION

2005 GREAT DANE TRAILER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
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