2011 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer recall: structure
Great Dane Trailers reported this safety recall on March 5, 2013. It covers about 698 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 698
- reported
- Mar 5, 2013
- owners notified
- Mar 4, 2013
Structure
- What is wrong
- Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. Welds at the bottom of the I-beam bogie frame may have been improperly applied. The cracking and failure of these welds may lead to hanger and axle disengagement.
- Risk
- A hanger and axle disengagement from the bogie frame could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The owner was notified on March 4, 2013, and repairs are well underway. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1‑877‑369‑3493.
Recall number 13V079000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 13V079000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer structure?
Yes. Recall 13V079000, reported on March 5, 2013, covers about 698 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V079000?
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The owner was notified on March 4, 2013, and repairs are well underway. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1‑877‑369‑3493.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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