Recall
Great Dane Trailer — 07V461000
NHTSA ID
07V461000
Make
Great Dane
Model
Trailer
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2007-09-28
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
53
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, STAINLESS STEEL MOUNTING BOLTS OF A LESSER GRADE WERE USED IN LIEU OF THE STANDARD GRADE 8 CARBON STEEL BOLTS TO ATTACH THE PINTLE HOOKS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE SEMI-TRAILER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE GRADE 8 CARBON STEEL BOLTS IN ORDER TO INSURE THAT THE MOUNTING OF THE PINTLE HOOK MEETS THE REQUIRED RECOMMENDATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE AT 1-800-633-4176.