Vehicle recall 85V083000 · June 24, 1985

1979 Great Dane GP42

Inadequate welding of full width tire protection plate that is welded to bottom of crossmembers in tire area, can allow plate to loosen and fall.

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

Summary: Inadequate welding of full width tire protection plate that is welded to bottom of crossmembers in tire area, can allow plate to loosen and fall. Consequence of defect: if welds fail, a sudden force could cause the tire protector plate to become completely detached. If this happens, there is a possibility that the plate could get caught in the tractor drive tires, causing a potential jack knife condition which could result in equipment damage or personal injury.
Remedy: Inspect and make necessary repairs to ensure secure welding of the tire protection plate.
Notes: Vehicle description: 45 foot great dane van trailers.system: frame/structure.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V083000
Reported to NHTSA: June 24, 1985
Filed by: GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
Owner notification: June 18, 1985
Vehicles potentially affected: 168
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Structure › Body

Recall 85V083000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Great Dane GP42 (1979): 1979

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