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Great Dane DRY Freight Semi-Trailer Recall 13V018: Suspension:Multiple Axle

NHTSA campaign 13V018, reported January 22, 2013, 654 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V018Great Dane Trailers
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Problem
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. The axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated. Disengagement of the axle nut retaining clips could lead to excessive wheel end play and/or wheel separation.
Risk
A wheel separation may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated wheel may become a significant road hazard.
Remedy
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle nut retaining clips and correct their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Great Dane DRY Freight Semi-Trailer2011