NHTSA Recall 06V448000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V448000; Date: Nov. 28, 2006
If the fitting fails while in use, the air brake system could depressurize, causing the brakes to engage suddenly, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Great Dane Reefer; 2007 Great Dane VAN
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Great Dane Limited Partnership
Affected Units:: 5,671
Recall Summary:
On certain trailers, during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. The male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will quarantine the vehicles and replace defective fitting free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2006. Owners may contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 21, 2006
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