Campaign 14V-275

Affected trailers may be missing a weld from the pintle hook to the bogie tube

Defect summary

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. The affected trailers may be missing a weld from the pintle hook to the bogie tube.

Consequence

The missing weld could result in trailer separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Great Dane has notified the affected owner, and Great Dane is inspecting the trailers and applying the missing welds, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 14V275000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 14V-275
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Great Dane	DRY Freight Semi-Trailer	2015	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.