Great Dane Trailers | NHTSA Recall #85V083000

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V083000 by Great Dane Trailers. Includes 168 affected units, STRUCTURE:BODY:WHEEL WELL, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Inspect and make necessary repairs to ensure secure welding of the tire protection plate.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V083000

Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers

Report Received Date: 1985-06-24T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:body:wheel well

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 168

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Inspect and make necessary repairs to ensure secure welding of the tire protection plate.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-t9va_q2f7~m9sg

NHTSA ID: 85V083000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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