2011 GREAT DANE DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER RECALL - #13V079000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 GREAT DANE DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER |
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| Manufacturer |
Great Dane Trailers |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/8/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Great Dane Trailers |
| Owners Notified on |
3/4/2013 |
| # Affected |
698 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A hanger and axle disengagement from the bogie frame could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2011 GREAT DANE DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE
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