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Great Dane 2016 Suspension recall

Recalled October 13, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15V649000 · Great Dane

Hazard
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.
Units
1,971 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Great Dane CONVERTER DOLLY · Great Dane DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER
Manufacturer(s)
Great Dane Trailers

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