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Great Dane Van Recall 89V117: Suspension:Front:King Pin

NHTSA campaign 89V117, reported July 18, 1989, 31,446 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V117GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN
Problem
THE KING PIN THAT IS USED TO JOIN A TRAILER TO THE TRACTOR AT THE COUPLINGS MAY FRACTURE.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN TRAILER SEPARATION FROM THETRACTOR, WITH POTENTIAL TO INJURE PEOPLE IN ITS PATH AND TO CRASH INTO OTHERVEHICLES.
Remedy
REPLACE TRAILER MAIN BEAM (INCLUDING THE KING PIN).
Notes
SYSTEM:SUSPENSION/KING PIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:VANS AND PLATFORM TRAILERS.

Affected vehicles

Great Dane Platform Trailer19881989
Great Dane Van19881989