2011 GREAT DANE TRAILER Recalls (2)

Campaign:

10V501000 on 10/20/2010

Component:

Suspension

Affected:

423

Defect:

Great dane is recalling certain mpa20, mpa38, and mpa40 trailers equipped with arvin meritor suspension systems. the suspect systems may have missing welds at the interface of the lower seat bracket and axle beam.

Consequence:

Missing welds could allow the axle to roll out of position and potentially impact the handling of the trailer such that a driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Great dane is working with arvin meritor to identify owners with the affect suspension systems. the affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on october 28, 2010. owners may contact great dane at 1-912-644-2100 or arvin meritor at 1-248-435-0896.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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Campaign:

11V093000 on 02/14/2011

Component:

Structure:body:door

Affected:

320

Defect:

Great dane is recalling certain 2009 through 2012 refrigerated semi-trailers built with a particular design side door ramp bracket installation. if the bracket clip fastener fails, the ramp could become disengaged from the trailer.

Consequence:

The ramp could fall resulting in serious injury.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect and make the necessary repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on march 1, 2011. owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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