Structure › Frame and members

Great Dane GP42

Reported May 8, 198052 vehicles affectedGREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.Built Mar 1, 1980 – Mar 1, 1980

The defect

The material used in the main beam assembly of involved vehicles may be of sub-standard strength. Impact tests performed on samples reveal a high failure rate.

The remedy

Trailers will be tested and repaired or replaced at no charge.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Great Dane GP42

1980

Notes

Vehicle description: trailers.system: structure; frame; main beam assembly.consequences of defect: failure of the main beam assembly could result fromoverloading of vehicle and could cause an accident and personal injury.note: manufacturer advises removing trailers from service as soon as possible.

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