Great Dane Converter Dolly (2015): Service brakes, air
Recall 14V653000 · Oct 17, 2014 · Great Dane Trailers
125
vehicles affected
125
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V653000
- Date
- Oct 17, 2014
- Maker
- Great Dane Trailers
- Units affected
- 125
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015 Converter Dollies manufactured March 7, 2014, to May 16, 2014. Due a problem with a brake valve, the affected trailers may experience brake drag.
What can happen
If the trailer brake drags, the wheel end may overheat, resulting in a fire. Also, the wheel may detach. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Great Dane will notify owners. Great Dane will replace the suspect TR-3 valve with a new replacement TR-3 valve and re-orientation of the DC-4 valve. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | Converter Dolly | 2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V653000?
1 model: Great Dane Converter Dolly (2015), about 125 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V653000?
Great Dane will notify owners. Great Dane will replace the suspect TR-3 valve with a new replacement TR-3 valve and re-orientation of the DC-4 valve. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
What can happen?
If the trailer brake drags, the wheel end may overheat, resulting in a fire. Also, the wheel may detach. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.