Great Dane Trailers | NHTSA Recall #16V476000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V476000 by Great Dane Trailers. Affecting 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 Includes 13,509 affected units, Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V476000
Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
Report Received Date: 2016-06-28T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 13,509

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-u2cf_yc53~cwis
NHTSA ID: 16V476000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: