Front: king pinRecall 87V-110 · 1984–1986 Great Dane Platform Trailer
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. recall 87V-110 covers 4,500 1984–1986 Great Dane Platform Trailer for a front: king pin problem, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INADEQUATE REINFORCEMENT FOR KING PIN.
The risk
KING PIN COULD SEPARATE FROM TRAILER, FREEING THETRAILER TO TRAVEL UNSTEERED AND UNGUIDED, A HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES ANDPERSONS IN ITS PATH.
The fix
REINFORCEMENT OF THE KING PIN SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND CHECK ALL EXISTING WELDS.
SYSTEM: STRUCTUREVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PLATFORM TRAILER.
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 June 1, 1984 to May 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.