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  Safety Recalls of Great Dane Reefer Vehicles

There have been 5 safety recalls for the Great Dane Reefer. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Great Dane Reefer.

NHTSA Recall #: 16V476000; Jun. 28, 2016

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Great Dane Dry Freight Van, 2016 Great Dane Dry Freight Van, 2017 Great Dane Dry Freight Van, 2015 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer, 2016 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer, 2017 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer, 2015 Great Dane Reefer, 2016 Great Dane Reefer, 2017 Great Dane Reefer
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Recall Summary: Great dane trailers (great dane) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 dry freight van, reefer, and flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V841000; Dec. 15, 2015

If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Great Dane Reefer, 2016 Great Dane Reefer
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Recall Summary: Great dane trailers (great dane) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 reefer semi trailers manufactured December 19, 2013, to June 28, 2015, and equipped with certain meritor ex225l2, ex225l+, or bendix adb22x axles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V023000; Jan. 22, 2015

If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Great Dane Reefer, 2015 Great Dane VAN
Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
Recall Summary: Great dane trailers (great dane) is recalling certain model year 2015 reefer and van trailers manufactured March 3, 2014, to February 24, 2015, equipped with certain haldex life seal type 30/30 long stroke air brake actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V216000; Apr. 1, 2011

Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Great Dane Reefer, 2011 Great Dane Semi Van
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
Recall Summary: Great dane is recalling certain model year 2011 semi van and reefer trailers manufactured from October 15, 2010, through January 31, 2011 and equipped with gunite automatic air brake slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Great Dane Reefer Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 28, 2016   Parking Brake 13,509
Dec. 15, 2015   Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper 63
Jan. 22, 2015   Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator 7,702
Apr. 1, 2011   Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters:automatic 56
Nov. 28, 2006   Air Brake 5,671


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Great Dane Reefer Model Years

Model# Recalls
2017 Great Dane Reefer 1
2016 Great Dane Reefer 2
2015 Great Dane Reefer 3
2011 Great Dane Reefer 1
2007 Great Dane Reefer 1