Recall 15V649000: 2016 Great Dane Converter Dolly, 2016 Great Dane DRY Freight Semi-Trailer

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 13, 2015
Vehicles affected
1,971
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dry Freight and Converter Dollies trailers manufactured June 19, 2015, to September 22, 2015. During production, the axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated or may have been omitted from the axle assemblies.

The risk

Without a properly seated axle nut retaining clip, the wheel nut may loosen resulting in excessive wheel end play and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the axle nut retaining clips are properly installed, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2015. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2016 Great Dane Converter Dolly
  • 2016 Great Dane DRY Freight Semi-Trailer

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V649000
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Owner letters
Oct 27, 2015
Components
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly (Suspension)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology