Great Dane Trailer 2005
Model Trailer made in 2005 by Great Dane got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There were some recalls concerningsuspension and trailer hitches.
Model 2005
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
05V493000 | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | from 10/18/2004 to 09/15/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 650 | MFR | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 10/25/2005 | 10/25/2005 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain van and refrigerated semi-trailers equipped with tuthill suspensions, model 20/22ar and rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Should the trailer wander a vehicle crash could occur without notice. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Great dane is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or great dane at 912-644-2100. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
08V678000 | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | from 04/09/2004 to 11/18/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 2335 | 02/06/2009 | MFR | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 12/18/2008 | 12/23/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Great dane is recalling 2,335 my 2005 dry freight semi-trailers. the kingpins can break off as the tractors were attempting to couple to the trailers. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If a kingpin were to break off during over the road operation, it could result in the separation of the trailer from the tractor which could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the kingpins for lot/heat code. all trailers identified with kingpins within the suspected lot and heat code will be removed from service and scheduled for field testing. the recall will begin on february 6, 2009. owners may contact great dane at 1-877-369-3493 or e-mail at http://www.customer_service@greatdanetrailers.com . | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
07V461000 | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | from 06/19/2003 to 01/03/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 53 | 10/29/2007 | MFR | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 09/28/2007 | 09/28/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain trailers, stainless steel mounting bolts of a lesser grade were used in lieu of the standard grade 8 carbon steel bolts to attach the pintle hooks. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the semi-trailer which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the grade 8 carbon steel bolts in order to insure that the mounting of the pintle hook meets the required recommendations free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners may contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
05/28/2010 | |||
Upon inspection of a 2005 great dane freedom trailer, it was found to have cracks in the main fram rails behind and near the hangers |