Vehicle recall 71V206000 · November 10, 1971

1971 Great Dane Great Dane

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

Notes: Great dane campaign no n/a.van trailer.built btwn June ANDSEPT.1971.POSSIBILITY that cross-brace assembly of landin g gear is of inadequatestrength.if condition exists and tra ctor coupling is made by backing "underside" instead of by di rect front coupling, brace assembly may fail causingfront oftrailer to fall.(correct by inspecting and replacing with im provedcross-brace assembly where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V206000
Reported to NHTSA: November 10, 1971
Filed by: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
Owner notification: November 1, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 675
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Structure

Recall 71V206000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Great Dane Great Dane (1971): 1971

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