Great Dane Trailers | NHTSA Recall #03V216000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V216000 by Great Dane Trailers. Includes 9 affected units, GREAT DANE/FIFTH WHEELS/FATIGUE CRACKS, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or great dane at 1-800-633-4176.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V216000
Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
Report Received Date: 2003-06-09T00:00:00
Subject: Great dane/fifth wheels/fatigue cracks
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 9

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Consequence Summary: If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or great dane at 1-800-633-4176.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dzzv-8skk~rjie
NHTSA ID: 03V216000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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