CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
- Problem
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015 Reefer and Van Trailers manufactured March 3, 2014, to February 24, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
- Risk
- If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some air brake actuators on these trailers may have an internal rubber diaphragm that is not fully attached to the parking brake mechanism. This can allow air to leak past the diaphragm and become trapped in the parking brake section. If the air is not vented, the actuator may not fully release, causing brake drag. Overheated wheel-end service brakes can result, which increases the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected trailer or van, Great Dane will notify you, and an authorized dealer will inspect the brake actuator and replace it if necessary. The repair is free of charge. You can also contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471 and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane Van | 2015 |