Defect Description For Recall
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 Reefer Semi Trailers Manufactured December 19, 2013, To June 28, 2015, And Equipped With Certain Meritor Ex225L2, Ex225L+, Or Bendix Adb22X Axles. The Affected Axle Assemblies Have Caliper Bolts That May Not Have Been Properly Tightened, Allowing The Caliper Mounting Bolts To Back Out And The Caliper To Detach From The Axle Flange.
Make Of Vehicle
GREAT DANE
Model Of Vehicle
REEFER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V841000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
If The Caliper Detaches From The Axle Flange, Braking Performance Would Be Reduced, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Great Dane Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Caliper Bolts, Tightening Them As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 11, 2016. Owners May Contact Great Dane Customer Service At 1-912-232-4471, Or Meritor Customer Service At 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Start Of Manufacture
20131219
End Of Manufacture
20150628
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
63
Date Owners Notified
20160111
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Date Report Received
20151215