NHTSA Recall 13V018000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V018000; Date: Jan. 22, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-trailer
Component: Suspension:multiple Axle
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers
Affected Units:: 654
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 12, 2013
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