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
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 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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