4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2017-03-29
Description
Great dane trailers (great dane) is recalling certain 2018 everest ss refrigerated trailers. A plug for the front brake chamber service port may not have been properly tightened, possibly reducing the service brake pressure.
Consequence
A reduction of service brake pressure can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Great dane will tighten the diagnostic tee pipe plug or remove the tee. The recall began on april 28, 2017. Owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2017-03-29
Description
Great dane trailers (great dane) is recalling certain 2018 everest ss refrigerated trailers. A plug for the front brake chamber service port may not have been properly tightened, possibly reducing the service brake pressure.
Consequence
A reduction of service brake pressure can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Great dane will tighten the diagnostic tee pipe plug or remove the tee. The recall began on april 28, 2017. Owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Great dane trailers (great dane) is recalling certain 2018 everest trailers manufactured with mpa/mta suspensions equipped with meritor ex225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange.
Consequence
If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Great dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on december 1, 2017. Owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Great dane trailers (great dane) is recalling certain 2018 everest trailers manufactured with mpa/mta suspensions equipped with meritor ex225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange.
Consequence
If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Great dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on december 1, 2017. Owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Notes
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.