Great Dane Trailers | NHTSA Recall #05V493000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V493000 by Great Dane Trailers. Includes 650 affected units, TRAILER SUSPENSION/TRAILER WANDERS/TUTHILL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain van and refrigerated semi-trailers equipped with tuthill suspensions, model 20/22ar and rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.

Corrective Action

Great dane is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or great dane at 912-644-2100.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V493000

Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers

Report Received Date: 2005-10-25T00:00:00

Subject: Trailer suspension/trailer wanders/tuthill

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 650

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain van and refrigerated semi-trailers equipped with tuthill suspensions, model 20/22ar and rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.

Consequence Summary: Should the trailer wander a vehicle crash could occur without notice.

Corrective Action: Great dane is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or great dane at 912-644-2100.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ggfm_g5w7_665e

NHTSA ID: 05V493000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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