CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2019 Great Dane Everest CL reefer trailers. These trailers may have been built without brake rollers, causing a reduction in brake effectiveness.
- Risk
- If brake effectiveness is reduced, the distance needed to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install and missing brake rollers and inspect the brake drum and shoes for abnormal wear, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. 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
Certain 2019 Great Dane Everest CL reefer trailers may have been built without brake rollers. Without them, brake effectiveness is reduced, so the distance needed to stop the trailer can be longer. A longer stopping distance increases the risk of a crash.
Great Dane will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the trailer, install any missing brake rollers, and inspect the brake drum and shoes for abnormal wear. This work is free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners with questions can contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Everest | 2019 |
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