2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer recalls and problems

The 2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Great Dane dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer recalls

Recall 16V-476: Parking Brake

Reported Jun 28, 2016 · 13,509 vehicles affected · Great Dane Trailers

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Jun 2, 2026
On September 16, 2025, I was operating a powered industrial forklift inside Trailer No. [XXX]— a 2017 Great Dane refrigerated semi-trailer, VIN [XXX] — during routine dock-loading operations at [XXX] of the T.G. Lee Dairy / DFA Dairy Brands Fluid facility, [XXX] . The trailer was detached from its tractor, stationary, dock-locked, and wheel-chocked in the standard configuration for loading. Without prior warning, visible deformation, or any indication of structural distress, the right front K-bracket supporting the trailer’s JOST International Corporation landing gear failed…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer: 16V-476 (parking brake). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1).

Are Great Dane recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Great Dane dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.