CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dry Freight and Converter Dollies trailers manufactured June 19, 2015, to September 22, 2015. During production, the axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated or may have been omitted from the axle assemblies.
- Risk
- Without a properly seated axle nut retaining clip, the wheel nut may loosen resulting in excessive wheel end play and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the axle nut retaining clips are properly installed, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 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.
What this recall means for you
Some trailers and converter dollies built between June 19, 2015 and September 22, 2015 may have had axle nut retaining clips that were not properly seated or were left out during production. Without a properly seated clip, the wheel nut can loosen, causing excessive wheel end play and a possible loss of vehicle control, which raises the risk of a crash.
Great Dane will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the axle assemblies to confirm the axle nut retaining clips are installed correctly and will correct them where needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners can also contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Converter Dolly | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane DRY Freight Semi-Trailer | 2016 |