The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V093000·Announced 2011-02-10

Great Dane Recalls 2009-2012 Refrigerated Trailers Due to Ramp Bracket Defect

Great Dane is recalling 2009-2012 refrigerated semi-trailers because a side door ramp bracket fastener may fail, allowing the ramp to fall and cause serious injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states that the defect could result in 'serious injury' and involves a structural component (ramp bracket) that could fall, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury reports or structural vehicle defect).

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Limited Partnership is recalling certain 2009 through 2012 refrigerated semi-trailers built with a specific design side door ramp bracket installation. The recall addresses a defect where the bracket clip fastener may fail, causing the ramp to become disengaged from the trailer.

If the ramp becomes disengaged, it could fall, resulting in serious injury. The safety recall began on March 1, 2011.

Dealers will inspect the affected trailers and make necessary repairs free of charge. Owners may contact Great Dane Customer Service at 1-877-369-3493 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GREAT DANE TRAILER
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
320

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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