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#BS-1998-GRETRA-3671

1998 Great Dane TrailerProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 2 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
5
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:axle AssemblyHIGH

1 owners reported power train:axle assembly issues.

!Inspect the Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:axle Assembly (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:axle Assembly1 (50%)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1 (50%)

1998 Great Dane Trailer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:axle Assembly Issues

Power Train:axle Assembly complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1998 Great Dane Trailer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs Issues

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1998 Great Dane Trailer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

01V138000Jul 2001

TRAILER HITCHES

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.

02V047000Mar 2002

TRAILER HITCHES

CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH PINTLE HOOK ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE UNACCEPTABLE WELD ATTACHMENTS TO THE TRAILERS.

02V210004

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THERE IS A RECESSED AREA ON TOP OF THE VALVE IN WHICH A BRASS GUIDE PIN FITS DOWN INSIDE THE BODY OF THE VALVE AND IS HELD IN PLACE BY A STEEL SNAP RING. THE RECESSED AREA ALLOWS ACCUMULATION OF WATER, DIRT, AND/OR CHEMICALS TO BUILD UP BEHIND THE SNAP RING TO THE POINT WHERE IT WILL NO LONGER CONTAIN THE GUIDE PIN RESULTING IN A FAILURE OF THE AIR VALVE.

02V304000Nov 2002

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN VAN TRAILERS WITH SLIDE SUSPENSIONS, IMPROPERLY APPLIED WELD ATTACHMENT OF THE UPPER BOGIE RAILS TO TRAILER CROSSMEMBERS.

99V211000Aug 1999

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TRAILERS WITH SLIDE SUSPENSIONS. IMPROPERLY APPLIED WELD ATTACHMENT OF THE UPPER BOGIE RAILS TO TRAILER CROSSMEMBERS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1998 Great Dane Trailer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Great Dane Trailer?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Great Dane Trailer is related to the power train:axle assembly, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Great Dane Trailer reliable?
The 1998 Great Dane Trailer has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Great Dane Trailer problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Great Dane Trailer have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Great Dane Trailer has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Great Dane Trailer problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1998 Great Dane Trailer data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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