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Recall campaign87V110000

Recall 87V110000: 1984–1986 Great Dane Platform Trailer

Suspension › Front › King pin
Report received
Jul 16, 1987
Manufacturer
Great dane trailers, inc.
Potentially affected
4,500vehicles
Model years
1984–1986

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

Inadequate reinforcement for king pin.

Possible consequence

King pin could separate from trailer, freeing thetrailer to travel unsteered and unguided, a hazard to other vehicles andpersons in its path.

Remedy

Reinforcement of the king pin support structure and check all existing welds.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.