Trailer hitchesRecall 08V-678 · 2005 Great Dane Trailer
GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP recall 08V-678 covers 2,335 2005 Great Dane Trailer for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V678000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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 <A HREF=HTTP:// >HTTP:// </A>.
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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
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 April 9, 2004 to November 18, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.