Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V153000 Reported September 20, 1977

Brakes:air:antilock system

Great Dane Trailers · Service Brakes, Air · 88 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77V153000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
88
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 20, 1977

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles are in non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", due to omission of a sufficient air reservoir capacity and a quick release valve in conjunction with the pintle hook. Lack of air reservoir capacity could, in a panic stop situation at high speed or on a sharp incline, cause all of the air to be released before the vehicle is brought to a complete stop. Also, lack of the quick release valve delays the reaction time beyond acceptable limits.

Corrective Action

The dealer will install the missing components, free of charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Great Dane Trailers dealer and reference recall ID 77V153000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 77V153000

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

What is recall 77V153000?

NHTSA recall 77V153000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on September 20, 1977. It addresses: Brakes:air:antilock system. The recall affects approximately 88 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Great Dane Trailers dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V153000 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.