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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V138📅 Apr 26, 2001

2000–2001 Great Dane Trailer recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: trailers. These trailers fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." these trailers fail to provide primary continuous power to the rear pintle hook electrical connector for the anti-lock braking system as required by the standard.

💥 The risk

A non-functioning Trailer ABS could allow the Trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will add a wiring harness which will be run from the front nose electrical connector to the pintle hook electrical connector. Owner notification is expected to begin july 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact great dane at 1-912-644-2100.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V138000
Manufacturer
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.
Vehicles affected
131
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 1, 2001
Built
Mar 1, 1998 – Mar 27, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V138 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V138?

2000–2001 Great Dane Trailer. 131 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Great Dane dealer to book the free repair.