Great Dane Trailer recalls

What is wrong

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.

Risk

The ramp could fall resulting in serious injury.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 11V093000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Great dane is recalling certain 2007 through 2009 semi-trailer vans equipped with arvinmeritor tl axles shipped between april 2005 through july 2008. The spindle nut may not have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system that could progress to a wheel separation.

Risk

Separation of a wheel from the vehicle will reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle and could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Great dane will notify owners and recall repairs will be performed by arvinmeritor free of charge. The safety recall began on january 31, 2011. Owners may contact great dane customer service at 1‑877‑369‑3493 or arvinmeritor at 1‑248‑435‑1725.

Recall number 11V023000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall number 10V501000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Great dane trailers is recalling 43 model year 2009 semi-trailer converter dollies, model dly-0022-00099, manufactured for fedex ground between july 16 and august 13, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.

Risk

Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Great dane will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began onjune 8, 2009. Owners may contact great dane at 1‑912‑644‑2100.

Recall number 09V199000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Great dane is recalling 2,335 my 2005 dry freight semi-trailers. The kingpins can break off as the tractors were attempting to couple to the trailers.

Risk

If a kingpin were to break off during over the road operation, it could result in the separation of the trailer from the tractor which could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the kingpins for lot/heat code. All trailers identified with kingpins within the suspected lot and heat code will be removed from service and scheduled for field testing. The recall will begin on february 6, 2009. Owners may contact great dane at 1‑877‑369‑3493 or e-mail at http://[email protected] .

Recall number 08V678000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trailers, stainless steel mounting bolts of a lesser grade were used in lieu of the standard grade 8 carbon steel bolts to attach the pintle hooks.

Risk

This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the semi-trailer which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install the grade 8 carbon steel bolts in order to insure that the mounting of the pintle hook meets the required recommendations free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact great dane at 1‑800‑633‑4176.

Recall number 07V461000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain federal express (fed-ex) trucks equipped with haldex antilock brake system (ABS) electronic control unit (ecu) valves, the valves need to be modified in order to relocate the valves in an upright position. The valves contain a ball seat piston that may become dislodged during an ABS event and not perform properly.

Risk

Drivers would not be warned of a brake system failure increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Great dane is working with fed-ex to replace the ABS valves free of charge. Fed-ex has dead-lined these vehicles until the repair has been performed.

Recall number 07V406000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain van and refrigerated semi-trailers equipped with tuthill suspensions, model 20/22ar and rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.

Risk

Should the trailer wander a vehicle crash could occur without notice.

Remedy

Great dane is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. Owners may contact tuthill at 800‑753‑0025 or great dane at 912‑644‑2100.

Recall number 05V493000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.

Risk

In an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.

Remedy

Detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1‑800‑478‑1793 or great dane at 1‑800‑633‑4176.

Recall number 03V394000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain van trailers with slide suspensions, improperly applied weld attachment of the upper bogie rails to trailer crossmembers.

Risk

Trailer turn over or a vehicle crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will reweld the rail attachment welds and install attachment clips/gussets. Owner notification began november 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact great dane at 1‑877‑369‑3493.

Recall number 02V304000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.

Risk

Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its customers free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602‑253‑1007 or great dane at 912‑644‑2100.

Recall number 02V210004 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (I/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped by a separated I/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.

Risk

This condition can result in the affected vehicles being unable to apply the trailer parking/emergency spring brakes during parking in the event of a trailer supply line failure. Unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.

Remedy

Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 440‑329‑9000 or great dane at 912‑644‑2100.

Recall number 02V139016 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain trailers equipped with pintle hook assemblies may have unacceptable weld attachments to the trailers.

Remedy

Dealers will correct the welds and also add a reinforcement package. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact prevost at 1‑418‑831‑5432.

Recall number 02V047000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: trailers. These trailers fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." these trailers fail to provide primary continuous power to the rear pintle hook electrical connector for the anti-lock braking system as required by the standard.

Risk

A non-functioning trailer ABS could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will add a wiring harness which will be run from the front nose electrical connector to the pintle hook electrical connector. Owner notification is expected to begin july 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact great dane at 1‑912‑644‑2100.

Recall number 01V138000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with hubs provided by webb wheel products. These truck trailer disc wheel hubs have direct-machined anti-lock braking systems (ABS), part number 2023a, and manufactured between april 14 and june 7, 2000. The ABS teeth are machined into the inner face of the hub bore, and the teeth are machined off center from the center of the hub. The speed sensor of the ABS system reads the tooth pattern and sends erroneous signals to the ABS control unit.

Risk

This condition can cause the ABS system to cycle rapidly and extend stopping distances during an ABS controlled brake application possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Great dane will notify its customers to inspect for defective hubs and will replace the hubs free of charge.

Recall number 00V386001 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: van trailers with slide suspensions. Improperly applied weld attachment of the upper bogie rails to trailer crossmembers.

Risk

Trailer turn over or a vehicle crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will reweld the rail attachment welds and install attachment clips/gussets.

Recall number 99V211000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: heavy duty truck trailers equipped with axle assemblies built by eaton. The grease lubrication volume level specified for these trailer axles is insufficient to provide proper lubrication to the outer wheel end bearing assembly.

Risk

This condition can cause failure of the wheel bearing system resulting in wheel end burn up or loss of wheel end equipment.

Remedy

Owner notification will be conducted by eaton. Dealers will inspect these trailer axles and add lubricant if necessary.

Recall number 97V239001 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: trailers equipped with antilock braking system (ABS) electronic control units (ecu) for over-the-road trailer applications. The cover seal (o-ring) may have been improperly installed in certain easy-stop trailer ABS electronic control units. An incorrectly installed seal could permit water to enter the ecu causing a fault to develop. This will cause the vehicle's trailer ABS warning lamp to illuminate immediately when the water contacts the board, deactivating all or part of the ABS.

Risk

If the warning lamp signal is ignored for a period of time, corrosion can develop eventually leaking to a complete loss of ecu function. The service brakes would continue to be fully functional.

Remedy

Rockwell is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall dealers will replace the ecu on these trailers.

Recall number 97V238001 · Recall details

What is wrong

These axles consist of a steel tubular center section and forged steel spindles that are welded to each end of the tube. Either spindle can contain a circumferential crack through a portion of its cross section.

Risk

This crack can reduce the effective service life ofthe spindle and cause the spindle to fracture during normal vehicle operation increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Eaton will use portable ultrasonic testing equipment to inspect each suspect trailer axle. Trailer axles containing defective spindles will be replaced with equivalent axles.

Recall number 95V249002 · Recall details

What is wrong

The chain tie anchor mounting welds can crack and/or the chain tie can pull out from the crossmember.

Risk

Failure of the chain tie anchor connection can allow a load secured to the chain tie to shift, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all the chain tie anchors mounted to the aluminum crossmembers to allow additional fastening to the crossmember and additional welding and reinforcement of the chain tie anchors on steel crossmembers.

Recall number 95V185000 · Recall details