NHTSA Recall 11V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V023000; Date: Jan. 19, 2011
Separation of a wheel from the vehicle will reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle and could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Great Dane Trailer; 2008 Great Dane Trailer; 2009 Great Dane Trailer
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Great Dane Limited Partnership
Affected Units:: 121
Recall Summary:
Great dane is recalling certain 2007 through 2009 semi-trailer vans equipped with arvinmeritor tl axles shipped between April 2005 through July 2008. The spindle nut may not have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system that could progress to a wheel separation.
How to Fix:
Great dane will notify owners and recall repairs will be performed by arvinmeritor free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2011. Owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 or arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-1725.
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: Jan 31, 2011
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