Great Dane Champion Composite Dry recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 17, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Great Dane Trailers recalls 2019 Great Dane Champion Composite Dry

Recall number

18V736000

Brand / firm

Great Dane

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 28 units

Why it was recalled

Without the required amount of reflective tape, the trailers visibility may be reduced to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2019 Great Dane Champion Composite Plate dry freight trailers. These trailers may have an insufficient amount of reflective conspicuity tape along the length of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional 12 inches of reflective conspicuity tape on each side of the trailer, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.