Recall 07V-461: 2004–2007 Great Dane Trailer

GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Sep 28, 2007, covering about 53 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-461
Report date
Sep 28, 2007
Vehicles affected
53
Owners notified
Oct 29, 2007

The problem

On certain trailers, stainless steel mounting bolts of a lesser grade were used in lieu of the standard grade 8 carbon steel bolts to attach the pintle hooks.

The risk

This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the semi-trailer which could result in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install the grade 8 carbon steel bolts in order to insure that the mounting of the pintle hook meets the required recommendations free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V461000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Great Dane Trailer2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All 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 07V-461?

On certain trailers, stainless steel mounting bolts of a lesser grade were used in lieu of the standard grade 8 carbon steel bolts to attach the pintle hooks.

How is recall 07V-461 fixed?

Dealers will install the grade 8 carbon steel bolts in order to insure that the mounting of the pintle hook meets the required recommendations free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176.

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.