Recall 15V841000: 2015–2016 Great Dane Reefer, 2015–2016 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 15, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 63
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Reefer semi trailers manufactured December 19, 2013, to June 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, or Bendix ADB22X axles. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
The risk
If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
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
- 2015 Great Dane Reefer
- 2016 Great Dane Reefer
- 2015 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer
- 2016 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V841000
- Manufacturer
- Great Dane Trailers
- Owner letters
- Jan 11, 2016
- Components
- Service brakes, air:disc:caliper (Brakes)
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