Recall 97V239001: 1996–1997 Great Dane Trailer

Report received

Dec 30, 1997

Manufacturer

Great dane trailers, inc.

Potentially affected

308vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

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

Vehicle description: heavy duty truck trailers equipped with axle assemblies built by eaton. The grease lubrication volume level specified for these trailer axles is insufficient to provide proper lubrication to the outer wheel end bearing assembly.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause failure of the wheel bearing system resulting in wheel end burn up or loss of wheel end equipment.

Remedy

Owner notification will be conducted by eaton. Dealers will inspect these trailer axles and add lubricant if necessary.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Great Dane Trailer0 complaints
• 1997 Great Dane Trailer1 complaints