1983 GREAT DANE GREAT DANE Recall

Campaign:

84V059000 on 05/31/1984

Component:

Trailer hitches

Manufactured:

12/31/1980 - 11/30/1983

Affected:

1,153

Defect:

The pintle hook does not have adequate reinforcement at the rear mounting plate and can eventually crack. pintle hook could completely disengage.

Correction:

Pintle hook will be inspected and any cracks will be repaired. reinforcement will be added with two vertical gussets.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trailers; vans and refrigerated units equipped withfactory installed pintle hooks.system: equipment; trailer hitches and attachments.consequeneces of defect: the back trailer could detach from the towing unit andcould result in a vehicle accident.note: doubles trailers should be immediately inspected todetermine if crackshave developed in the pintle hook mounting plate.

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