NHTSA recall 02V304000
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Great Dane Trailer
Reported Nov 12, 20028,195 vehicles affectedGREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.Maker’s number 356Built Sep 1, 1998 – Aug 6, 1999
The defect
On certain 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 remedy
Dealers will reweld the rail attachment welds and install attachment clips/gussets. owner notification began november 27, 2002. 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 1-877-369-3493.