Trailer hitchesRecall 91V-163 · 1987–1990 Great Dane Van Trailer

GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. recall 91V-163 covers 654 1987–1990 Great Dane Van Trailer for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1991.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6541 model
ReportedSep 9, 1991Owners notified Oct 14, 1991
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V163000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE TOP WELD ON PINTLE HOOK CROSSTUBE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.

The risk

MISSING WELD COULD CAUSE THE PINTLE HOOK MOUNT TUBETO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER DURING OVER-THE-ROAD OPERATIONS, WHICH COULDRESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

APPLY ANY MISSING WELDS.

SYSTEM: PINTLE HOOK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEMI-TRAILERS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1987 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.