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Safety recall · 89V236000

Suspension Great Dane recall

GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 26, 1989. It covers about 374 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V236000
Reported
Dec 26, 1989
Vehicles
374
Area
Suspension

The problem

Cracking of outer 'c' channels of suspension due to overloading in the hanger and air attachment areas.

The risk

Cracking of the 'c' channel could cause the crossmembersin the suspension subassembly to break away from the outer frame channels of theassembly, causing loss of control and an accident.

The fix

Manufacturer will install modification to strenghthen suspension subassembly.

Contacts

System: suspension.Vehicle description: trailer, semi.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Great Dane dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V236000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Great Dane Trailer11B
1988 Great Dane Trailer01B
1989 Great Dane Trailer01B

Questions

Is the 89V236000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V236000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V236000 announced?

GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. reported it to NHTSA on December 26, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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