Great Dane DRY Freight SEMI-TRAILER (2011): Suspension
Recall 13V018000 · Jan 22, 2013 · Great Dane Trailers
654
vehicles affected
654
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V018000
- Date
- Jan 22, 2013
- Maker
- Great Dane Trailers
- Units affected
- 654
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Multiple axle
- Model years
- 2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. The axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated. Disengagement of the axle nut retaining clips could lead to excessive wheel end play and/or wheel separation.
What can happen
A wheel separation may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated wheel may become a significant road hazard.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle nut retaining clips and correct their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2013. 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 13V018000?
1 model: Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer (2011), about 654 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V018000?
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle nut retaining clips and correct their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
What can happen?
A wheel separation may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated wheel may become a significant road hazard.
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.