The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V721000·Announced 2018-10-12

Great Dane Recalls 2019 Everest Trailers for Missing Brake Rollers

Great Dane is recalling 2019 Everest CL reefer trailers that may lack brake rollers, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing crash risk.

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 (missing brake rollers) that reduces braking effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2019 Great Dane Everest CL reefer trailers. These vehicles may have been built without brake rollers, which causes a reduction in brake effectiveness.

If brake effectiveness is reduced, the distance needed to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, install any missing brake rollers, and inspect the brake drum and shoes for abnormal wear, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. 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 EVEREST
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
64

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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