The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V649000·Announced 2015-10-13

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

Great Dane is recalling 2016 Dry Freight and Converter Dolly trailers because axle nut retaining clips may be missing or improperly seated, risking wheel loss and loss of vehicle control.

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 can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

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 CONVERTER DOLLY, DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,971

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)

  • CONVERTER DOLLY
  • DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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