GREAT DANE DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER 2011: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V018000

Make Model Year
GREAT DANE DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-02-12 2013-01-22 2013-01-22

Manufacturers Involved: Great Dane Trailers

Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 654

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.