NHTSA recall 85V083000
Structure › Body
Great Dane GP42
The defect
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.
The remedy
Inspect and make necessary repairs to ensure secure welding of the tire protection plate.