Great Dane Trailers | NHTSA Recall #15V841000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V841000 by Great Dane Trailers. Affecting 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 Includes 63 affected units, Caliper Bolts may be Loose, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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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

Defect 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. the affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.

Corrective Action

Great dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2016. owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471, or meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V841000
Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
Report Received Date: 2015-12-15T00:00:00
Subject: Caliper bolts may be loose
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 63

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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. the affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.
Consequence Summary: If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Great dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2016. owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471, or meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 68.25

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NHTSA ID: 15V841000
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