Defect Description For Recall
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Dry Freight And Converter Dollies Trailers Manufactured June 19, 2015, To September 22, 2015. During ProduCTIon, The Axle Nut Retaining Clips May Not Have Been Properly Seated Or May Have Been Omitted From The Axle Assemblies.
Make Of Vehicle
GREAT DANE
Model Of Vehicle
CONVERTER DOLLY
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V649000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Without A Properly Seated Axle Nut Retaining Clip, The Wheel Nut May Loosen Resulting In Excessive Wheel End Play And A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Great Dane Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles To Verify That The Axle Nut Retaining Clips Are Properly Installed, CorreCTIng Them As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 27, 2015. Owners May Contact Great Dane Customer Service At 1-877-369-3493.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Start Of Manufacture
20150619
End Of Manufacture
20150922
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1971
Date Owners Notified
20151027
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Date Report Received
20151013