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SevereNHTSA·17V211000·Announced 2017-03-27

Great Dane Recalls 2018 Everest SS Trailers Due to Brake Plug Issue

Great Dane is recalling 2018 Everest SS refrigerated trailers because a front brake chamber plug may be loose, potentially reducing brake pressure and increasing stopping distance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2018 Everest SS refrigerated trailers. The recall addresses a potential defect where a plug for the front brake chamber service port may not have been properly tightened. This issue can reduce service brake pressure, which may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471 to schedule a repair. Great Dane will tighten the diagnostic tee pipe plug or remove the tee. The recall began on April 28, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
GREAT DANE EVEREST SS
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Refrigerated Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
34

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)

  • EVEREST SS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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