2016 Great Dane Converter Dolly and Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer recall: non-powered axle assembly
Great Dane Trailers reported this safety recall on October 13, 2015. It covers about 1,971 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,971
- reported
- Oct 13, 2015
- owners notified
- Oct 27, 2015
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dry Freight and Converter Dollies trailers manufactured June 19, 2015, to September 22, 2015. During production, the axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated or may have been omitted from the axle assemblies.
- Risk
- Without a properly seated axle nut retaining clip, the wheel nut may loosen resulting in excessive wheel end play and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the axle nut retaining clips are properly installed, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2015. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1‑877‑369‑3493.
Recall number 15V649000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V649000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Great Dane Converter Dolly and Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer non-powered axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 15V649000, reported on October 13, 2015, covers about 1,971 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V649000?
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the axle nut retaining clips are properly installed, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2015. 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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