NHTSA Recall 07V461000: Trailer hitches
GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53 vehicles. It affects 2004–2007 Great Dane Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V461000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | September 28, 2007 |
| Owner notification | October 29, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trailers, stainless steel mounting bolts of a lesser grade were used in lieu of the standard grade 8 carbon steel bolts to attach the pintle hooks.
Safety risk
This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the semi-trailer which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the grade 8 carbon steel bolts in order to insure that the mounting of the pintle hook meets the required recommendations free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V461000
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.