NHTSA Recall 02V047000: Trailer hitches
GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Great Dane Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V047000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | February 1, 2002 |
| Owner notification | March 21, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trailers equipped with pintle hook assemblies may have unacceptable weld attachments to the trailers.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the welds and also add a reinforcement package. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. 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 prevost at 1-418-831-5432.
Notes
Customers can 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 02V047000
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.