NHTSA Recall 13V079000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V079000; Date: Mar. 5, 2013
A hanger and axle disengagement from the bogie frame could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-trailer
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Great Dane Trailers
Affected Units:: 698
Recall Summary:
Great dane trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 dry freight semi-trailers. Welds at the bottom of the I-beam bogie frame may have been improperly applied. The cracking and failure of these welds may lead to hanger and axle disengagement.
How to Fix:
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The owner was notified on March 4, 2013, and repairs are well underway. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued for this campaign. 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: Mar 4, 2013
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