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2015-2017 Great Dane Dry Freight Van, Great Dane Flatbed Trailer and others recall: parking brake

Great Dane Trailers reported this safety recall on June 28, 2016. It covers about 13,509 vehicles.

vehicles affected
13,509
reported
Jun 28, 2016
owners notified
Sep 9, 2016

Parking brake

What is wrong
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Dry Freight Van, Reefer, and Flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Great Dane will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane Customer Service Department at 1‑912‑232‑4471.

Recall number 16V476000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V476000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Great Dane Dry Freight Van, Great Dane Flatbed Trailer and others parking brake?

Yes. Recall 16V476000, reported on June 28, 2016, covers about 13,509 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V476000?

Great Dane will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane Customer Service Department at 1‑912‑232‑4471.

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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