Vehicle recall 78V190000 · September 5, 1978

1974-1977 Great Dane Great Dane

The brake anti-lock system could fail after exposure to high concentrations of contaminants which may be allowed to collect in the trailer braking system.

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

Summary: The brake anti-lock system could fail after exposure to high concentrations of contaminants which may be allowed to collect in the trailer braking system. Fluid collection in the braking system may cause the piston to stick. This can cause no air to be delivered to the brake chambers supplied by that valve, which can inhibit brake application on the affected axles.
Remedy: Dealer will replace defective brake valves at no charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: vans and platform trailers.system: service brakes; anti-lock system.consequences of defect: loss of braking capability could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an an accident.note: to reduce the chances of failure occurring prior to repair, any fluidsshould be drained from the trailer brake systems daily and fluids should not beadded directly to the trailer brake lines.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V190000
Reported to NHTSA: September 5, 1978
Filed by: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
Owner notification: September 18, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 277
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, air › Disc › Chamber

Recall 78V190000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Great Dane Great Dane (1974-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974

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