2017 GREAT DANE DRY FREIGHT VAN RECALL - #16V476000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
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. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 GREAT DANE DRY FREIGHT VAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Great Dane Trailers |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2014 - 3/4/2016 |
| Recalled on |
6/28/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Great Dane Trailers |
| Owners Notified on |
9/9/2016 |
| # Affected |
13,509 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
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. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
Great Dane will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane Customer Service Department at 1-912-232-4471. |
| 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. |
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