Recall
Great Dane Flatbed Trailer — 14V113000
NHTSA ID
14V113000
Make
Great Dane
Model
Flatbed Trailer
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2014-03-11
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
1,008
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 flatbed trailers. In the affected trailers, the brackets used to store aluminum J-hook cargo restraint plates may break and allowing the cargo restraint plates that are stored on the bracket to fall from the trailer.
Consequence
If the bracket breaks, the falling restraint plates may become a road hazard for drivers of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective brackets with a newly designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Great Dane at 1-800-633-4176.