Trailer hitchesRecall 02V-047 · 1998–1999 Great Dane Trailer
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. recall 02V-047 covers 140 1998–1999 Great Dane Trailer for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V047000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH PINTLE HOOK ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE UNACCEPTABLE WELD ATTACHMENTS TO THE TRAILERS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE WELDS AND ALSO ADD A REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2002. 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 PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.