Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 99V-211 · 1998 Great Dane Trailer
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. recall 99V-211 covers 4,639 1998 Great Dane Trailer for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V211000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TRAILERS WITH SLIDE SUSPENSIONS. IMPROPERLY APPLIED WELD ATTACHMENT OF THE UPPER BOGIE RAILS TO TRAILER CROSSMEMBERS.
The risk
TRAILER TURN OVER OR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REWELD THE RAIL ATTACHMENT WELDS AND INSTALL ATTACHMENT CLIPS/GUSSETS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GREAT DANE AT 1-800-633-4176.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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, 1998 to August 31, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.