CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2018 Everest trailers manufactured with MPA/MTA suspensions equipped with Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange.
- Risk
- If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2017. 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 2018 Great Dane Everest trailers with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes may have brake caliper bolts that were not properly torqued at the factory. If a caliper bolt is loose or missing, the caliper can detach from its mounting flange, causing a loss of braking ability and a higher risk of a crash.
Great Dane will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the caliper mounting bolts and replace any that are loose or missing. The inspection and any replacement parts are free of charge. Owners can contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 for more information.
Check your trailer's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether it is affected, and schedule the free brake inspection at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Everest SS | 2018 |
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