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Great Dane Converter Dolly Recall 15V378: Brake Valve Can Stick, Causing Fire or Wheel Detachment

NHTSA campaign 15V378, reported June 16, 2015, 111 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015 converter dollies may have a brake valve problem that causes the brakes to drag. When the brakes drag, the wheel end can overheat and lead to a fire. The wheel may also detach. Either condition raises the risk of a crash.

Great Dane Trailers will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the faulty brake valves at no cost to you. The recall began July 28, 2015. If you own a converter dolly, contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to confirm whether your unit is included, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V378Great Dane Trailers
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Problem
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015 Converter Dolly trailers manufactured February 18, 2014, October 27, 2014. Due to a problem with the brake valve, the affected dollies may experience brake drag.
Risk
If the brakes drag on the converter dolly, the wheel end may overheat, resulting in a fire. Also, the wheel may detach. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake valves, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. 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 Converter Dolly2015