Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
3 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
2
STRUCTURE
2
10160144
Date: 2019-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This repair recommendation informed specific Great Dane branch/dealer repair facilities how to inspect for and address failed floor fasteners in ceratin 2017 dry freight vans
10160143
Date: 2019-04-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
This E-mail notified specific Great Dane branch repair facilities of the repair procedure to address potental floor rear threshold failures on certain 2015 and 2017 model dry frieght vans
10110364
Date: 2017-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This communication informs the customer and branches of instructions for repair procedures to address potential welding issues with liftgate installation
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