Structure: bodyRecall 85V-083 · 1979 Great Dane GP42
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. recall 85V-083 covers 168 1979 Great Dane GP42 for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V083000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
INADEQUATE WELDING OF FULL WIDTH TIRE PROTECTION PLATE THAT IS WELDED TO BOTTOM OF CROSSMEMBERS IN TIRE AREA, CAN ALLOW PLATE TO LOOSEN AND FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF WELDS FAIL, A SUDDEN FORCE COULD CAUSE THE TIRE PROTECTOR PLATE TO BECOME COMPLETELY DETACHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLATE COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE TRACTOR DRIVE TIRES, CAUSING A POTENTIAL JACK KNIFE CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ENSURE SECURE WELDING OF THE TIRE PROTECTION PLATE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 45 FOOT GREAT DANE VAN TRAILERS.SYSTEM: FRAME/STRUCTURE.
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 January 1, 1979 to December 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.