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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION
05V493000GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIPfrom 10/18/2004 to 09/15/2005V (Vehicle)650MFRGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP10/25/200510/25/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryShould the trailer wander a vehicle crash could occur without notice.
Corrective SummaryGreat 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
TRAILER HITCHES
08V678000GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIPfrom 04/09/2004 to 11/18/2004V (Vehicle)233502/06/2009MFRGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP12/18/200812/23/2008
Defect SummaryGreat 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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 .
NotesCustomers 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 .
07V461000GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIPfrom 06/19/2003 to 01/03/2007V (Vehicle)5310/29/2007MFRGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP09/28/200709/28/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the semi-trailer which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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