Vehicle recall 71V042000 · April 1, 1971

1969 Great Dane 1040T

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

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Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V042000
Reported to NHTSA: April 1, 1971
Filed by: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
Owner notification: March 26, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 100
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Frame and members

Recall 71V042000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Great Dane 1040T (1969): 1969

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