The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V018000·Announced 2013-01-22

Great Dane Recalls 2013 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers Due to Axle Nut Clip Defect

Great Dane Trailers is recalling 654 model year 2013 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers because axle nut retaining clips may not be properly seated, posing a risk of wheel separation.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle nut retaining clips) that could lead to wheel separation and loss of control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. The recall involves 654 units where the axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated. This defect could lead to excessive wheel end play and/or wheel separation.

A wheel separation may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated wheel may become a significant road hazard.

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle nut retaining clips and correct their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2013. 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 DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Semi-Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
654

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)

  • DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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