GREAT DANE GP42 1979: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V083000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT DANE | GP42 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-06-18 | 1985-06-24 | 1985-06-26 |
Production Dates: 1979-01-01 - 1979-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Great Dane Trailers
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 168
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
INADEQUATE WELDING OF FULL WIDTH TIRE PROTECTION PLATE THAT IS WELDED TO BOTTOM OF CROSSMEMBERS IN TIRE AREA, CAN ALLOW PLATE TO LOOSEN AND FALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF WELDS FAIL, A SUDDEN FORCE COULD CAUSE THE TIRE PROTECTOR PLATE TO BECOME COMPLETELY DETACHED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLATE COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE TRACTOR DRIVE TIRES, CAUSING A POTENTIAL JACK KNIFE CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ENSURE SECURE WELDING OF THE TIRE PROTECTION PLATE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 45 FOOT GREAT DANE VAN TRAILERS.SYSTEM: FRAME/STRUCTURE.
