Defect Description For Recall
Great Dane Trailers Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. Welds At The Bottom Of The I-Beam Bogie Frame May Have Been Improperly Applied. The Cracking And Failure Of These Welds May Lead To Hanger And Axle Disengagement.
Make Of Vehicle
GREAT DANE
Model Of Vehicle
DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V079000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
A Hanger And Axle Disengagement From The Bogie Frame Could Lead To A Loss Of Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
The Remedy For This Recall Campaign Is Still Under Development. The Owner Was Notified On March 4, 2013, And Repairs Are Well Underway. Therefore, An Owner Notification Will Not Be Issued For This Campaign. Owners May Contact Great Dane Customer Service At 1-877-369-3493.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
698
Date Owners Notified
20130304
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Date Report Received
20130305