Defect Description For Recall
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2017 Dry Freight Van, Reefer, And Flatbed Trailers Manufactured January 1, 2014, To March 4, 2016, Equipped With Certain Bendix Sr5 Spring Brake Valves. These Valves May Have Been Improperly Machined Which May Cause A Delay Of Application Of The Spring Brakes While Parking.
Make Of Vehicle
GREAT DANE
Model Of Vehicle
FLATBED TRAILER
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V476000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
If There Is A Delay Of The Spring Brake Application, The Trailer May Roll Away After It Has Decoupled From The Tractor, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash Or Injury.
Fix Defect
Great Dane Will Contact Owners And Provide A Remedy Kit, Complete With InstruCTIons, To Repair Any Affected Sr-5 Trailer Relay Valves, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 9, 2016. Owners May Contact Great Dane Customer Service Department At 1-912-232-4471.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Start Of Manufacture
20140101
End Of Manufacture
20160304
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13509
Date Owners Notified
20160909
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Date Report Received
20160628