Great Dane Trailer 2006
Model Trailer made in 2006 by Great Dane got 3 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and suspension.
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V406000 | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | from 06/08/2007 to 08/01/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 180 | 09/17/2007 | MFR | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 09/06/2007 | 09/06/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain federal express (fed-ex) trucks equipped with haldex antilock brake system (abs) electronic control unit (ecu) valves, the valves need to be modified in order to relocate the valves in an upright position. the valves contain a ball seat piston that may become dislodged during an abs event and not perform properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Drivers would not be warned of a brake system failure increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Great dane is working with fed-ex to replace the abs valves free of charge. fed-ex has dead-lined these vehicles until the repair has been performed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V493000 | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | from 10/18/2004 to 09/15/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 650 | MFR | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 10/25/2005 | 10/25/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain van and refrigerated semi-trailers equipped with tuthill suspensions, model 20/22ar and rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the trailer wander a vehicle crash could occur without notice. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Great dane is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or great dane at 912-644-2100. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V461000 | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | from 06/19/2003 to 01/03/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 53 | 10/29/2007 | MFR | GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 09/28/2007 | 09/28/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trailers, stainless steel mounting bolts of a lesser grade were used in lieu of the standard grade 8 carbon steel bolts to attach the pintle hooks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the semi-trailer which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the grade 8 carbon steel bolts in order to insure that the mounting of the pintle hook meets the required recommendations free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners may contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/14/2006 | 1 | ||
| Tl* the contact's employer owns a 2006 great dane trailer. the electrical system h failed. the manufacturer diagnosed the trailer as needing a new wiring harness. the current and failure mileage was unknown. the trailer information unknown. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 11/29/2006 | 1 | ||
| Dt*: the contact stated the rear and side light markers could not be seen in the rear mirrors when the trailer was being towed, although the glow was visible. the manufacturer was notified. manufacturer: great dane trailers. model: freedom | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - SPINDLE | |||
| 10/23/2005 | 1 | 09/29/2005 | |
| Rear axle of 2006 great dane trailer is over heating to the point that it melts the oil caps. has been in the garage three times, each time they loosened the bearings 0.001 of an inch even though it states in the manual that adjusting nut should be torque to 50 lb-ft not loosened. loosening the adjusting nut could cause the wheel to come off during vehicle operation. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | WEST MILTON | 17886 | SUSQUWHANNA MOTOR CO.,INC | 570-568-6941 |