Great Dane Trailer 2007

Model Trailer made in 2007 by Great Dane got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, trailer hitches.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
11V023000GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP V (Vehicle)121MFRGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP01/19/201101/25/2011
Defect SummaryGreat dane is recalling certain 2007 through 2009 semi-trailer vans equipped with arvinmeritor tl axles shipped between april 2005 through july 2008. the spindle nut may not have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system that could progress to a wheel separation.
Consequence SummarySeparation of a wheel from the vehicle will reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle and could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryGreat dane will notify owners and recall repairs will be performed by arvinmeritor free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january or early february 2011. owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 or arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-1725.
NotesOwners 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 .
TRAILER HITCHES
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