Great Dane recall: Structure
What is wrong
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2019 Great Dane Freedom Combo Drop Deck Platform trailers. The rear impact guards on these vehicles may be too narrow. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
What could happen
If the rear impact guards do not meet the width requirements, the guards may not prevent a vehicle from going under the trailer in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear impact guard extensions, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Vehicles covered
- Great Dane Freedom 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V825000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Great Dane Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 21, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 21, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 102
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 4, 2018 to Aug 14, 2018
- Part
- Structure
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 223
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: Equipment May 12, 2022
- Great Dane recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 27, 2021
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.