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NHTSARecalled Jun 24, 1985 · #85V083000

STRUCTURE:BODY:WHEEL WELL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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
UPCs

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice