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.