Recall 14V113000

STRUCTURE

Report Date

20140311

Component

STRUCTURE

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 flatbed trailers. In the affected trailers, the brackets used to store aluminum J-hook cargo restraint plates may break and allowing the cargo restraint plates that are stored on the bracket to fall from the trailer.

Safety Consequence

If the bracket breaks, the falling restraint plates may become a road hazard for drivers of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective brackets with a newly designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Great Dane at 1-800-633-4176.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2013	GREAT DANE	FLATBED TRAILER
2014	GREAT DANE	FLATBED TRAILER
2015	GREAT DANE	FLATBED TRAILER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.