Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trailers, During Manufacture, Some Of The Pipe Fittings Were Drilled Too Deep, Resulting In A Thin Wall In The Male Pipe Thread. The Male Pipe Thread May Break Off During Or After Assembly.
Make Of Vehicle
GREAT DANE
Model Of Vehicle
VAN
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
06V448000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
If The Fitting Fails While In Use, The Air Brake System Could Depressurize, Causing The Brakes To Engage Suddenly, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Quarantine The Vehicles And Replace DefeCTIve Fitting Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 21, 2006. Owners May Contact Great Dane At 1-800-633-4176.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Great Dane Limited Partnership
Start Of Manufacture
20060525
End Of Manufacture
20060814
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5671
Date Owners Notified
20061221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Date Report Received
20061128