Recall 01V-138: 1998–2001 Great Dane Trailer

GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Apr 23, 2001, covering about 131 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-138
Report date
Apr 23, 2001
Vehicles affected
131
Owners notified
Jul 1, 2001

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerGREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V138000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Great Dane Trailer1998, 1999, 2000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-138?

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.

How is recall 01V-138 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.