Recall 11V360000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Report Date
20110719
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
GREAT DANE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 GPA ALUMINUM FLATBED TRAILERS. THE LOCK NUTS AND BOLTS ATTACHING THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION HANGERS TO THE TRAILER ARE DEFECTIVE WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FASTENER TORQUE ALLOWING THE SUSPENSION HANGERS TO BECOME LOOSE.
Safety Consequence
THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COULD DETACH FROM THE TRAILER RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy
GREAT DANE WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION NUTS AND BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-877-369-3493.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.