1979 GREAT DANE GP42 RECALL - #85V083000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
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.
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| Vehicle |
1979 GREAT DANE GP42 |
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| Manufacturer |
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1979 - 12/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
6/26/1985 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/18/1985 |
| # Affected |
168 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ENSURE SECURE WELDING OF THE TIRE PROTECTION PLATE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 45 FOOT GREAT DANE VAN TRAILERS.SYSTEM: FRAME/STRUCTURE. |
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