Great Dane recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V018000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Great Dane Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 22, 2013
- Owners notified
- Feb 12, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 654
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Multiple axle
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Great Dane recall: Suspension Oct 13, 2015
- Great Dane recall: Equipment May 22, 2014
- Great Dane recall: Structure Mar 5, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.