Vehicle recall 80V057000 · May 8, 1980
1980 Great Dane GP42
The material used in the main beam assembly of involved vehicles may be of sub-standard strength.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The material used in the main beam assembly of involved vehicles may be of sub-standard strength. Impact tests performed on samples reveal a high failure rate.
- Remedy
- Trailers will be tested and repaired or replaced at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trailers.system: structure; frame; main beam assembly.consequences of defect: failure of the main beam assembly could result fromoverloading of vehicle and could cause an accident and personal injury.note: manufacturer advises removing trailers from service as soon as possible.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V057000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 8, 1980
- Filed by
- GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 5, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Great Dane GP42 (1980): 1980
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