NHTSA Recall 09V199000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V199000; Date: Jun. 2, 2009
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Great Dane Trailer
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Manufactured by: Great Dane Limited Partnership
Affected Units:: 43
Recall Summary:
Great dane trailers is recalling 43 model year 2009 semi-trailer converter dollies, model dly-0022-00099, manufactured for fedex ground between July 16 and August 13, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
How to Fix:
Great dane will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began onjune 8, 2009. Owners may contact great dane at 1-912-644-2100.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Jun 8, 2009
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