2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2010-10-21
Description
Great dane is recalling certain mpa20, mpa38, and mpa40 trailers equipped with arvin meritor suspension systems. The suspect systems may have missing welds at the interface of the lower seat bracket and axle beam.
Consequence
Missing welds could allow the axle to roll out of position and potentially impact the handling of the trailer such that a driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Great dane is working with arvin meritor to identify owners with the affect suspension systems. The affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on october 28, 2010. Owners may contact great dane at 1-912-644-2100 or arvin meritor at 1-248-435-0896.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 2011-02-15
Description
Great dane is recalling certain 2009 through 2012 refrigerated semi-trailers built with a particular design side door ramp bracket installation. If the bracket clip fastener fails, the ramp could become disengaged from the trailer.
Consequence
The ramp could fall resulting in serious injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2011. Owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .