Great Dane Trailers Recall 2015-2017 Models Due to Brake Valve Defect
Great Dane is recalling 2015-2017 trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.
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 (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Dry Freight Van, Reefer, and Flatbed trailers manufactured between January 1, 2014, and March 4, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that may have been improperly machined. This defect may cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes while the trailer is parked.
If the spring brakes are delayed in applying, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor. This condition increases the risk of a crash or injury. Great Dane will contact owners to provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016.
Owners may contact Great Dane Customer Service Department at 1-912-232-4471. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- GREAT DANE DRY FREIGHT VAN, REEFER, FLATBED TRAILER
- Brand
- GREAT DANE
- Manufacturer
- Great Dane Trailers
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 13,509
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 (3)
- DRY FREIGHT VAN
- REEFER
- FLATBED TRAILER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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