NHTSARecalled Jun 24, 1985 · #85V083000
STRUCTURE:BODY:WHEEL WELL
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- STRUCTURE:BODY:WHEEL WELL
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Great Dane Trailers
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ENSURE SECURE WELDING OF THE TIRE PROTECTION PLATE.