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NHTSA recall 08V678000

Trailer hitches

Great Dane Trailer

Reported Dec 18, 20082,335 vehicles affectedGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIPBuilt Apr 9, 2004 – Nov 18, 2004

The defect

Great dane IS recalling 2,335 my 2005 dry freight semi-trailers. the kingpins can break off as the tractors were attempting to couple to the trailers.

The risk

If a kingpin were to break off during over the road operation, it could result in the separation of the trailer from the tractor which could increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the kingpins for lot/heat code. all trailers identified with kingpins within the suspected lot and heat code will be removed from service and scheduled for field testing. the recall will begin on february 6, 2009. owners may contact great dane at 1-877-369-3493 or e-mail at <a href=http://www.customer_service@greatdanetrailers.com>http://www.customer_service@greatdanetrailers.com</a> .

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Vehicles in this recall

Great Dane Trailer
2005

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .