Recall
Great Dane Trailer — 08V678000
NHTSA ID
08V678000
Make
Great Dane
Model
Trailer
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2008-12-18
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
2,335
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
GREAT DANE IS RECALLING 2,335 MY 2005 DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILERS. THE KINGPINS CAN BREAK OFF AS THE TRACTORS WERE ATTEMPTING TO COUPLE TO THE TRAILERS.
Consequence
IF A KINGPIN WERE TO BREAK OFF DURING OVER THE ROAD OPERATION, IT COULD RESULT IN THE SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TRACTOR WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE KINGPINS FOR LOT/HEAT CODE. ALL TRAILERS IDENTIFIED WITH KINGPINS WITHIN THE SUSPECTED LOT AND HEAT CODE WILL BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SCHEDULED FOR FIELD TESTING. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE AT 1-877-369-3493 OR E-MAIL AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.CUSTOMER_SERVICE@GREATDANETRAILERS.COM>HTTP://WWW.CUSTOMER_SERVICE@GREATDANETRAILERS.COM</A> .