NHTSA Recall 07V406000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V406000; Date: Sep. 6, 2007
Drivers would not be warned of a brake system failure increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Great Dane Trailer
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock
Manufactured by: Great Dane Limited Partnership
Affected Units:: 180
Recall Summary:
On certain federal express (fed-ex) trucks equipped with haldex antilock brake system (abs) electronic control unit (ecu) valves, the valves need to be modified in order to relocate the valves in an upright position. The valves contain a ball seat piston that may become dislodged during an abs event and not perform properly.
How to Fix:
Great dane is working with fed-ex to replace the abs valves free of charge. Fed-ex has dead-lined these vehicles until the repair has been performed.
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: Sep 17, 2007
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