Does the 1979 Great Dane GP42 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Great Dane GP42 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Great Dane dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Great Dane GP42?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Great Dane GP42 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Great Dane GP42. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Great Dane been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Great Dane dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Great Dane GP42 recalls, newest first

June 24, 1985NHTSA 85V083000168 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Inspect and make necessary repairs to ensure secure welding of the tire protection plate.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Great Dane GP42 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Great Dane GP42 years

Questions

Does the 1979 Great Dane GP42 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Great Dane GP42 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Great Dane dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Great Dane GP42?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.