GREAT DANE PLATFORM TRAILER 1986: SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V110000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT DANE | PLATFORM TRAILER | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-08-01 | 1987-07-16 | 1987-07-21 |
Production Dates: 1984-06-01 - 1986-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Great Dane Trailers
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
INADEQUATE REINFORCEMENT FOR KING PIN.
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTUREVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PLATFORM TRAILER.
