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Great Dane Trailer Recall 02V047: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA campaign 02V047, reported February 1, 2002, 140 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 02V047GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Problem
CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH PINTLE HOOK ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE UNACCEPTABLE WELD ATTACHMENTS TO THE TRAILERS.
Risk
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE WELDS AND ALSO ADD A REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PREVOST AT 1-418-831-5432.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Great Dane Trailer19981999