Structure: frame and membersRecall 76V-012 · Arrow and Great Dane vehicles
ARROW TRAILERS, INC. recall 76V-012 covers 1,140 Arrow and Great Dane vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on January 4, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
ARROW CAMPAIGN NO 76-1.POSSIBILITY THAT LANDING GEAR BRACKETS WHICH AREATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CENTER BEAMS, MAY CAUSE FLANGE OF THECENTERBEAMS TO CRACK OR FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO HIGHLY CONCENTRATED LOAD,DROPPING OF TRAILER ON LANDING GEAR WHEN LOADED OR EXTREME OVERLOAD.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT FAILURE OF BOTH CENTER BEAMS AND WEBPLATE COULD OCCUR CAUSING LOADED TRAILER TO DUMP ITS LOAD IN TRANSIT, ANDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING REINFORCINGSTRAPS TO LOWER FLANGES OF THE CENTER BEAMS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.