Great Dane Reefer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 15, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Great Dane Trailers recalls 2015–2016 Great Dane Reefer

Recall number

15V841000

Brand / firm

Great Dane

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 63 units

Why it was recalled

If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Reefer semi trailers manufactured December 19, 2013, to June 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, or Bendix ADB22X axles. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.

What to do

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.