NHTSA Recall 01V138000: Trailer hitches
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 131 vehicles. It affects 1998–2001 Great Dane Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V138000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | April 23, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A non-functioning trailer ABS could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V138000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.