Great Dane DRY Freight SEMI-TRAILER (2011): Structure
Recall 13V079000 · Mar 5, 2013 · Great Dane Trailers
698
vehicles affected
698
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V079000
- Date
- Mar 5, 2013
- Maker
- Great Dane Trailers
- Units affected
- 698
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. Welds at the bottom of the I-beam bogie frame may have been improperly applied. The cracking and failure of these welds may lead to hanger and axle disengagement.
What can happen
A hanger and axle disengagement from the bogie frame could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The owner was notified on March 4, 2013, and repairs are well underway. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued for this campaign. 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 | Dry Freight Semi-Trailer | 2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V079000?
1 model: Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer (2011), about 698 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V079000?
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The owner was notified on March 4, 2013, and repairs are well underway. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
What can happen?
A hanger and axle disengagement from the bogie frame could lead to a loss of control, increasing 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.