Great Dane 2015–2017 Parking Brake recall

Recalled June 28, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V476000 · Great Dane

Hazard

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.

Units

13,509 units

Description

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.

What to do

Product

Great Dane DRY FREIGHT VAN · Great Dane FLATBED TRAILER · Great Dane REEFER

Manufacturer(s)

Great Dane Trailers

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →