Great Dane Recall 71V208000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 71V208000 · announced November 12, 1971 · filed by Great Dane Trailers, Inc. · 240 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

GREAT DANE CAMPAIGN NO N/A.VAN PLATFORM AND TANK TRAILERS. POSSIBILITY THATINDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORT H-AMERICAN ROCKWELL AXLE PLANTMAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUALSTRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY BECOMEPHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUEDUSE O F AXLE AFTER CRACKING OCCURS, MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTU RE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1960 Great Dane Great Dane
• 1961 Great Dane Great Dane
• 1962 Great Dane Great Dane
• 1963 Great Dane Great Dane

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.