Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V493000 Reported October 25, 2005

Trailer suspension/trailer wanders/tuthill

Q: What is recall 05V493000?

NHTSA recall 05V493000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on October 25, 2005. It addresses: Trailer suspension/trailer wanders/tuthill. The recall affects approximately 650 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 · 650 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V493000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Great Dane Trailers

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

650

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 25, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain van and refrigerated semi-trailers equipped with tuthill suspensions, model 20/22ar and rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.

Safety Consequence

Should the trailer wander a vehicle crash could occur without notice.

Corrective Action

Great dane is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or great dane at 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 05V493000 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 05V493000

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

What is recall 05V493000?

NHTSA recall 05V493000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on October 25, 2005. It addresses: Trailer suspension/trailer wanders/tuthill. The recall affects approximately 650 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 05V493000 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.