Recall 08V678000: 2005 Great Dane Trailer

Report received

Dec 18, 2008

Manufacturer

Great dane limited partnership

Potentially affected

2,335vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Great dane is recalling 2,335 my 2005 dry freight semi-trailers. The kingpins can break off as the tractors were attempting to couple to the trailers.

Possible consequence

If a kingpin were to break off during over the road operation, it could result in the separation of the trailer from the tractor which could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the kingpins for lot/heat code. All trailers identified with kingpins within the suspected lot and heat code will be removed from service and scheduled for field testing. The recall will begin on february 6, 2009. Owners may contact great dane at 1-877-369-3493 or e-mail at <a href=http://[email protected]>http://[email protected]</a> .

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Great Dane Trailer1 complaints