NHTSA recall 06V448000
Service brakes, air
Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer and 1 more
Reported Nov 28, 20065,671 vehicles affectedGREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIPBuilt May 25, 2006 – Aug 14, 2006
The defect
On certain trailers, during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. the male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.
The risk
If the fitting fails while in use, the air brake system could depressurize, causing the brakes to engage suddenly, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will quarantine the vehicles and replace defective fitting free of charge. The recall began on december 21, 2006. owners may contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176.