Recall 11V-512: 2002–2003, 2005–2007 Great Lakes Crib Drop, 2002 Great Lakes Dump and 6 more

GREAT LAKES MANUFACTURING INC. recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Oct 13, 2011, covering about 226 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-512
Report date
Oct 13, 2011
Vehicles affected
226
Owners notified
Dec 28, 2011

The problem

Great lakes is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 trailers, equipped with the msqr 5000 differential pressure regulator/quick release valve device manufactured by air brake systems. The msqr 5000 does not contain the requisite antilock brake system or warning light and thus fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake systems." see the above list for the models included in the recall.

The risk

The purpose of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (Fmvss) for air brake systems, no. 121, is to insure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions. The msqr 5000, which was installed in the trailers subject to the recall to satisfy FMVSS no. 121's ABS requirements, does not meet the definition of an ABS as required by FMVSS no. 121. Also, the trailers do not have a light to warn the operator of an ABS malfunction as required by FMVSS no. 121 these deficiencies increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Great lakes will notify owners and will replace the unit with a compliant one, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact great lakes at 1-920-842-2012.

Notes

Great lakes' number for this recall is 1g9.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 LAKES MANUFACTURING INC.
ComponentService Brakes, Air › Antilock › Abs Warning Light
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number11V512000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Great Lakes Crib Drop2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Great Lakes Dump2002All years
Great Lakes Economy2005, 2006All years
Great Lakes PUP2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Great Lakes Rail Chasis2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
Great Lakes Single Drop2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years
Great Lakes TAG Along2003All years
Great Lakes Wallboard2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All 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-512?

Great lakes is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 trailers, equipped with the msqr 5000 differential pressure regulator/quick release valve device manufactured by air brake systems. The msqr 5000 does not contain the requisite antilock brake system or warning light and thus fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake systems." see the above list for the models included in the recall.

How is recall 11V-512 fixed?

Great lakes will notify owners and will replace the unit with a compliant one, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact great lakes at 1-920-842-2012.

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.