Recall 16V476000
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | GREAT DANE | DRY FREIGHT VAN |
| 2015 | GREAT DANE | FLATBED TRAILER |
| 2015 | GREAT DANE | REEFER |
| 2016 | GREAT DANE | DRY FREIGHT VAN |
| 2016 | GREAT DANE | FLATBED TRAILER |
| 2016 | GREAT DANE | REEFER |
| 2017 | GREAT DANE | DRY FREIGHT VAN |
| 2017 | GREAT DANE | FLATBED TRAILER |
| 2017 | GREAT DANE | REEFER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.