Recall 95V-185: 1991–1994 Great Dane Trailer

GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Oct 3, 1995, covering about 277 vehicles.

NHTSA number
95V-185
Report date
Oct 3, 1995
Vehicles affected
277
Owners notified
Oct 16, 1995

The problem

The chain tie anchor mounting welds can crack and/or the chain tie can pull out from the crossmember.

The risk

Failure of the chain tie anchor connection can allow a load secured to the chain tie to shift, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

The fix

Dealers will replace all the chain tie anchors mounted to the aluminum crossmembers to allow additional fastening to the crossmember and additional welding and reinforcement of the chain tie anchors on steel crossmembers.

Notes

System: equipment; other pieces; trailer hitches and attachments.vehicle description: flatbed trailers equipped with cargo pull-up chaintie connections or anchors.note: 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 great dane at 1-800-633-4176. Also contact the national highway raffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerGREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number95V185000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Great Dane Trailer1991, 1992, 1993, 1994All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 95V-185?

The chain tie anchor mounting welds can crack and/or the chain tie can pull out from the crossmember.

How is recall 95V-185 fixed?

Dealers will replace all the chain tie anchors mounted to the aluminum crossmembers to allow additional fastening to the crossmember and additional welding and reinforcement of the chain tie anchors on steel crossmembers.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.