CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2019 Great Dane Freedom Combo Drop Deck Platform trailers. The rear impact guards on these vehicles may be too narrow. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
- Risk
- If the rear impact guards do not meet the width requirements, the guards may not prevent a vehicle from going under the trailer in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear impact guard extensions, free of charge. The recall began December 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 Freedom Combo Drop Deck Platform trailers may have rear impact guards that are too narrow. The guards do not meet federal rear impact guard width requirements (FMVSS 223).
If the guards are too narrow, they may not stop a vehicle from going underneath the trailer in a rear-end collision, which increases the risk of injury to occupants of the striking vehicle.
Great Dane will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a set of rear impact guard extensions at no cost to you. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Freedom | 2019 |
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