Structure: frame and membersRecall 80V-057 · 1980 Great Dane GP42
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. recall 80V-057 covers 52 1980 Great Dane GP42 for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE 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.
The fix
TRAILERS WILL BE TESTED AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME; MAIN BEAM ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE MAIN BEAM ASSEMBLY COULD RESULT FROMOVERLOADING OF VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES REMOVING TRAILERS FROM SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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 March 1, 1980 to March 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.