Great Dane Converter Dolly (2015): Service brakes, air
Recall 15V378000 · Jun 16, 2015 · Great Dane Trailers
111
vehicles affected
111
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V378000
- Date
- Jun 16, 2015
- Maker
- Great Dane Trailers
- Units affected
- 111
- 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 Dolly trailers manufactured February 18, 2014, October 27, 2014. Due to a problem with the brake valve, the affected dollies may experience brake drag.
What can happen
If the brakes drag on the converter dolly, 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, and dealers will replace the affected brake valves, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. 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 15V378000?
1 model: Great Dane Converter Dolly (2015), about 111 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V378000?
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake valves, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
What can happen?
If the brakes drag on the converter dolly, 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.