Recall 16V476000: 2015–2017 Great Dane DRY Freight Van, 2015–2017 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer, 2015–2017 Great Dane Reefer +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jun 28, 2016
Vehicles affected
13,509
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Dry Freight Van, Reefer, and Flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

The risk

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Great Dane will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane Customer Service Department at 1-912-232-4471.

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 DRY Freight Van
  • 2016 Great Dane DRY Freight Van
  • 2017 Great Dane DRY Freight Van
  • 2015 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer
  • 2016 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer
  • 2017 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer
  • 2015 Great Dane Reefer
  • 2016 Great Dane Reefer
  • 2017 Great Dane Reefer
  • 2015 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer
  • 2016 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer
  • 2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V476000
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Owner letters
Sep 9, 2016
Components
Parking brake (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