2006 Great Dane Trailer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2006 Great Dane Trailer has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).

3Recalls

4Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

n/aNHTSA safety rating

Is the repair still open on your Trailer?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2006 Great Dane Trailer recalls

Trailer Hitches

Recall 07V461Sep 28, 200753 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Recall 07V406Sep 6, 2007180 vehicles affected

Suspension

Recall 05V493Oct 25, 2005650 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Great Dane Trailer problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	1
Equipment	1
Electrical System	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2010-07-26, Tires
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING A 2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400I, BUT THE 2006 GREAT DANE TRAILER HE WAS TOWING HAD THE TIRE BLOW OUT. RIGHT REAR TIRE ON UNIT 1 BLEW. TIRE RE-TREAD FROM UNIT 1 STRUCK UNIT 2 GRILL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH POLICE REPORT # 10-078-90. *JB UPDATED 08/06/10 *BF

2007-03-15, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT'S EMPLOYER OWNS A 2006 GREAT DANE TRAILER. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM H FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSED THE TRAILER AS NEEDING A NEW WIRING HARNESS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE TRAILER INFORMATION UNKNOWN.

2006-12-18, Equipment
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR AND SIDE LIGHT MARKERS COULD NOT BE SEEN IN THE REAR MIRRORS WHEN THE TRAILER WAS BEING TOWED, ALTHOUGH THE GLOW WAS VISIBLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. MANUFACTURER: GREAT DANE TRAILERS. MODEL: FREEDOM

2005-12-17, Suspension
REAR AXLE OF 2006 GREAT DANE TRAILER IS OVER HEATING TO THE POINT THAT IT MELTS THE OIL CAPS. HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE THREE TIMES, EACH TIME THEY LOOSENED THE BEARINGS 0.001 OF AN INCH EVEN THOUGH IT STATES IN THE MANUAL THAT ADJUSTING NUT SHOULD BE TORQUE TO 50 LB-FT NOT LOOSENED. LOOSENING THE ADJUSTING NUT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO COME OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. *JB

2006 Great Dane Trailer questions

Does the 2006 Great Dane Trailer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 Great Dane Trailer: Trailer Hitches; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock; Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Great Dane Trailer?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Equipment (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Great Dane Trailer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.