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.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| 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 |
| 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 |