The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V023000·Announced 2015-01-22

Great Dane Recalls 2015 Trailers Due to Brake Actuator Defect

Great Dane is recalling 2015 Reefer and Van trailers because a brake actuator defect may cause brake drag and overheating, increasing the risk of fire.

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 in the braking system that may result in overheated brakes and a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2015 Reefer and Van Trailers manufactured between March 3, 2014, and February 24, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with specific Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured between January 9, 2014, and October 28, 2014.

The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism in the parking brake section. If the diaphragm is not completely attached, internal leakage may trap air pressure in the parking brake section. This trapped pressure may prevent the actuator from fully releasing, inducing brake drag and potentially overheating the wheelend service brakes, which increases the risk of a fire.

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GREAT DANE REFRIGERATED TRAILER, VAN
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
7,702

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 (2)

  • REFRIGERATED TRAILER
  • VAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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