- The problem
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
- The risk
- If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to [email protected] or great dane at 1-800-633-4176.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Great Dane GCD Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Great Dane GCD with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2003 for the fifth wheel assembly. For comparison, the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical GCD year, for its age
#455 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Great Dane GCD problems
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2004 Great Dane GCD recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2004 Great Dane GCD
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Wabash anti-lock braking system intermittently operating. Intermittently working and releasing brakes unable to stop. *Scc *jb
Great Dane GCD: every year compared
All GCD years2004 Great Dane GCD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Great Dane GCD | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Great Dane GCD
Does the 2004 Great Dane GCD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Great Dane GCD: fifth wheel assembly (June 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Great Dane GCD?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Great Dane GCD had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 21, 2003 and the latest on October 21, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Great Dane GCD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Great Dane GCD year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2004 Great Dane GCD has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data