GREAT DANE CONVERTER DOLLY 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V653000

Make Model Year
GREAT DANE CONVERTER DOLLY 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-19 2014-10-17 2014-10-17

Production Dates: 2014-03-07 - 2014-05-16

Manufacturers Involved: Great Dane Trailers

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 125

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.