Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V018000

Suspension: multiple axle

Great Dane Trailers filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-01-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V018000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Vehicles affected
654
Reported to NHTSA
2013-01-22
Owners notified
2013-02-12

Defect description

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. The axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated. Disengagement of the axle nut retaining clips could lead to excessive wheel end play and/or wheel separation.

Safety risk

A wheel separation may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated wheel may become a significant road hazard.

Manufacturer remedy

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle nut retaining clips and correct their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
GREAT DANE DRY Freight Semi-Trailer2011

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.