Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V678000 Reported December 18, 2008

King pin failures

Q: What is recall 08V678000?

NHTSA recall 08V678000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on December 18, 2008. It addresses: King pin failures. The recall affects approximately 2,335 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 · 2,335 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V678000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Great Dane Trailers

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,335

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 18, 2008

Defect Summary

Great dane is recalling 2,335 my 2005 dry freight semi-trailers. the kingpins can break off as the tractors were attempting to couple to the trailers.

Safety Consequence

If a kingpin were to break off during over the road operation, it could result in the separation of the trailer from the tractor which could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the kingpins for lot/heat code. all trailers identified with kingpins within the suspected lot and heat code will be removed from service and scheduled for field testing. the recall will begin on february 6, 2009. owners may contact great dane at 1-877-369-3493 or e-mail at http://www.customer_service@greatdanetrailers.com.

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 08V678000 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 08V678000

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

What is recall 08V678000?

NHTSA recall 08V678000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on December 18, 2008. It addresses: King pin failures. The recall affects approximately 2,335 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 08V678000 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.