The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V360000·Announced 2011-07-19

Great Dane GPA Aluminum Flatbed Trailer Recall for Suspension Defect

Great Dane is recalling 2010-2011 GPA aluminum flatbed trailers because defective suspension fasteners may detach, causing loss of control and a crash.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect where suspension components could detach, resulting in loss of control and a crash, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Limited Partnership is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 GPA aluminum flatbed trailers. The recall addresses defective lock nuts and bolts that attach the air ride suspension hangers to the trailer. This defect may result in a loss of fastener torque, allowing the suspension hangers to become loose.

The suspension components could detach from the trailer, resulting in a loss of control and a crash. The safety recall began on August 8, 2011.

Great Dane will replace all defective suspension nuts and bolts free of charge. Owners may contact Great Dane Customer Service at 1-877-369-3493. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
GREAT DANE GPA
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
119

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)

  • GPA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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