GREAT DANE TRUCK BODY 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V431000

Make Model Year
GREAT DANE TRUCK BODY 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-01-11 2020-07-24 2020-07-27

Manufacturers Involved: Great Dane Trailers

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Great Dane Trailers "Great Dane" is recalling certain Truck Bodies equipped with Maxon GPTLR and GPTWR Lift Gates with License Plate Bracket Light number 908120-01. If installed, the license plate light may aim rearward and not towards the license plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Great Dane will notify owners, and the dealers will provide a corrective License Plate Kit with Light, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Great Dane customer service may be contacted 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.