Recall
Great Dane Reefer — 06V448000
NHTSA ID
06V448000
Make
Great Dane
Model
Reefer
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2006-11-28
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units Affected
5,671
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.