Vehicle recall 71V208000 · November 12, 1971

1960-1963 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 platform and tank trailers. Possibility thatinduction hardening process in effect at nort h-american rockwell axle plantmay have created high residualstresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses may becomephysical cracks under extended field service.continueduse o f axle after cracking occurs, may cause axle spindle to fractu re.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V208000
Reported to NHTSA: November 12, 1971
Filed by: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
Owner notification: November 23, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 240
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V208000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Great Dane Great Dane (1960-1963): 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960

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