Great Dane Recalls 2016 Trailers Due to Axle Nut Retaining Clip Defect

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2016 Dry Freight and Converter Dolly trailers manufactured between June 19, 2015, and September 22, 2015. The recall involves 1,971 vehicles where the axle nut retaining clips on the rear axle assemblies may not have been properly seated or may have been omitted during production.

If the axle nut retaining clip is not properly seated, the wheel nut may loosen. This can result in excessive wheel end play and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the axle nut retaining clips are properly installed, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2015. 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, CONVERTER DOLLY

Brand

GREAT DANE

Manufacturer

Great Dane Trailers

Category

Vehicle — Trailer

Hazard

• loss-of-control
• structural-defect

Affected units

1,971

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Distribution

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