Great Dane recall: Structure
What is wrong
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. Welds at the bottom of the I-beam bogie frame may have been improperly applied. The cracking and failure of these welds may lead to hanger and axle disengagement.
What could happen
A hanger and axle disengagement from the bogie frame could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The owner was notified on March 4, 2013, and repairs are well underway. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued for this campaign. 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
- 13V079000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Great Dane Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 5, 2013
- Owners notified
- Mar 4, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 698
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure
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: Suspension Jan 22, 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.