Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GREAT DANE
Model Of Vehicle
GP42
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
85V083000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Inspect And Make Necessary Repairs To Ensure Secure Welding Of The Tire ProteCTIon Plate.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19790101
End Of Manufacture
19791201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
168
Date Owners Notified
19850618
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Date Report Received
19850624