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
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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POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
11V023000 | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | V (Vehicle) | 121 | MFR | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 01/19/2011 | 01/25/2011 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Great 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 Summary | Separation of a wheel from the vehicle will reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle and could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Great 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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 |