CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Dry Freight Van, Reefer, and Flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
- Risk
- If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane Customer Service Department 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
Certain 2015-2017 Great Dane dry freight van, reefer, and flatbed trailers, built between January 1, 2014 and March 4, 2016, may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined. This can delay the spring brakes from engaging when the trailer is parked.
If the spring brakes apply late, the trailer may roll away after it has been unhooked from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Great Dane will contact affected owners and provide a free remedy kit with instructions to repair the affected SR5 trailer relay valves. Owners can call the Great Dane Customer Service Department at 1-912-232-4471, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane DRY Freight Van | 201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane Flatbed Trailer | 201520162017 |
| Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer | 201520162017 |