Recall 11V-023: 2007–2009 Great Dane Trailer

GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jan 19, 2011, covering about 121 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-023
Report date
Jan 19, 2011
Vehicles affected
121
Owners notified
Jan 31, 2011

The problem

Great dane is recalling certain 2007 through 2009 semi-trailer vans equipped with arvinmeritor tl axles shipped between april 2005 through july 2008. The spindle nut may not have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system that could progress to a wheel separation.

The risk

Separation of a wheel from the vehicle will reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle and could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Great dane will notify owners and recall repairs will be performed by arvinmeritor free of charge. The safety recall began on january 31, 2011. Owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 or arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-1725.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ComponentPower Train › Axle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V023000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Great Dane Trailer2007, 2008, 2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-023?

Great dane is recalling certain 2007 through 2009 semi-trailer vans equipped with arvinmeritor tl axles shipped between april 2005 through july 2008. The spindle nut may not have been properly torqued or not torqued at all allowing excessive end-play in the wheel-end system that could progress to a wheel separation.

How is recall 11V-023 fixed?

Great dane will notify owners and recall repairs will be performed by arvinmeritor free of charge. The safety recall began on january 31, 2011. Owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 or arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-1725.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.