Great Dane Trailers: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Great Dane Trailers in 1985. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 24, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:BODY:WHEEL WELL

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.

NHTSA ID: 85V083000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 168

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ENSURE SECURE WELDING OF THE TIRE PROTECTION PLATE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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