Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V138000 Reported April 23, 2001

Great dane/fmvss 121/electrical connector

Q: What is recall 01V138000?

NHTSA recall 01V138000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on April 23, 2001. It addresses: Great dane/fmvss 121/electrical connector. The recall affects approximately 131 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Great Dane Trailers · N/A · 131 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V138000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Great Dane Trailers

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

131

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 23, 2001

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Great Dane Trailers dealer and reference recall ID 01V138000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V138000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V138000?

NHTSA recall 01V138000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on April 23, 2001. It addresses: Great dane/fmvss 121/electrical connector. The recall affects approximately 131 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Great Dane Trailers dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V138000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.