Great Dane Trailer 2009
Model Trailer made in 2009 by Great Dane got 5 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There were some recalls concerningpower train and service brakes, air.
Model 2009
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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V199000 | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | from 07/16/2008 to 08/13/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 43 | 06/08/2009 | ODI | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 06/02/2009 | 06/02/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Great dane trailers is recalling 43 model year 2009 semi-trailer converter dollies, model dly-0022-00099, manufactured for fedex ground between july 16 and august 13, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Great dane will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began onjune 8, 2009. owners may contact great dane at 1-912-644-2100. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V093000 | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | V (Vehicle) | 320 | 03/01/2011 | MFR | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 02/10/2011 | 02/15/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Great dane is recalling certain 2009 through 2012 refrigerated semi-trailers built with a particular design side door ramp bracket installation. if the bracket clip fastener fails, the ramp could become disengaged from the trailer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The ramp could fall resulting in serious injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and make the necessary repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on march 1, 2011. owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 01/20/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 great dane trailer (na). the contact noticed that the emergency airline was not holding air, causing the brake system to turn on. the contact noticed this same failure with twenty eight other trailers that he owns of the same make and model. the dealer was contacted who was aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileages were 30,000. bw | |||