Latest GREAT DANE GP42 Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/great_dane/gp42The latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSun, 22 Dec 2024 07:02:30 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive1979 GREAT DANE GP42 RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, BODYINADEQUATE 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. IF THIS HAPPENS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLATE COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE TRACTOR DRIVE TIRES, CAUSING A POTENTIAL JACK KNIFE CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/great_dane/gp42/recalls/000004545000055224000000275/recall.aspxMon, 24 Jun 1985 00:00:00 GMT1980 GREAT DANE GP42 RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERSTHE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/great_dane/gp42/recalls/000003495000053659000000273/recall.aspxThu, 08 May 1980 00:00:00 GMT