Recall 01V138000: 1998–2001 Great Dane Trailer

Report received

Apr 23, 2001

Manufacturer

Great dane trailers, inc.

Potentially affected

131vehicles

Model years

1998–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: trailers. These trailers fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." these trailers fail to provide primary continuous power to the rear pintle hook electrical connector for the anti-lock braking system as required by the standard.

Possible consequence

A non-functioning trailer abs could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will add a wiring harness which will be run from the front nose electrical connector to the pintle hook electrical connector. Owner notification is expected to begin july 1, 2001. 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 great dane at 1-912-644-2100.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Great Dane Trailer2 complaints
• 1999 Great Dane Trailer4 complaints
• 2000 Great Dane Trailer0 complaints
• 2001 Great Dane Trailer1 complaints