CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Reefer semi trailers manufactured December 19, 2013, to June 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, or Bendix ADB22X axles. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
- Risk
- If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
- 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 2015-2016 Great Dane refrigerated trailers, built between December 2013 and June 2015 and equipped with certain Meritor or Bendix axles, may have caliper mounting bolts that were not properly tightened. Over time, these bolts can back out, allowing the brake caliper to detach from the axle flange.
If a caliper detaches, braking performance is reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not ignore this recall, especially if the trailer is in regular use on the road.
Great Dane will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the caliper bolts and tighten them as needed at no charge. You can contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471 or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221, and you should check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer | 20152016 |
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