GREAT DANE DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER 2015: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V275000

Make Model Year
GREAT DANE DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-05-14 2014-05-22 2014-05-23

Manufacturers Involved: Great Dane Trailers

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Great Dane Trailers "Great Dane" is recalling certain model year 2015 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. The affected trailers may be missing a weld from the pintle hook to the bogie tube.

Consequence

The missing weld could result in trailer separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Great Dane has notified the affected owner, and Great Dane is inspecting the trailers and applying the missing welds, free of charge. The recall began in May 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.