DORSEY CONVERTER DOLLY 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Make : DORSEY Model : CONVERTER DOLLY Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-03-07 - 2014-05-16
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V653000
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-12-19 Date Received by ODI: 2014-10-17 Date Added to Database: 2014-10-17
Manufacturers Involved: Great Dane Trailers
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 125
Summary:
      Great Dane Trailers "Great Dane" is recalling certain model year 2015 Converter Dollies manufactured March 7, 2014, to May 16, 2014. Due a problem with a brake valve, the affected trailers may experience brake drag.
Consequence:
      If the trailer brake drags, the wheel end may overheat, resulting in a fire. Also, the wheel may detach. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Great Dane will notify owners. Great Dane will replace the suspect TR-3 valve with a new replacement TR-3 valve and re-orientation of the DC-4 valve. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.