Vehicle recall 77V153000 · September 20, 1977

1976-1977 Great Dane Great Dane

The involved vehicles are in non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", due to omission of a sufficient air reservoir capacity and a…

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

Summary: The involved vehicles are in non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", due to omission of a sufficient air reservoir capacity and a quick release valve in conjunction with the pintle hook. Lack of air reservoir capacity could, in a panic stop situation at high speed or on a sharp incline, cause all of the air to be released before the vehicle is brought to a complete stop. Also, lack of the quick release valve delays the reaction time beyond acceptable limits.
Remedy: The dealer will install the missing components, free of charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy truck-trailers.system: service brakes; air tank.consequences of defect: inadequate braking capability could lead to a loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: the fuses on the anti-lock system should immediately be pulled, renderingit inoperable, until the missing components can be installed.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V153000
Reported to NHTSA: September 20, 1977
Filed by: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
Owner notification: October 4, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 88
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Antilock

Recall 77V153000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Great Dane Great Dane (1976-1977): 1977, 1976

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