1997 Great Dane Trailer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Great Dane Trailer. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Great Dane Trailer. Newest first.
On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, there IS a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and IS held in place by a steel snap ring. the recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle IS in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its customers free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007 or great dane at 912-644-2100.
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck trailers equipped with axle assemblies built by eaton. the grease lubrication volume level specified for these trailer axles IS insufficient to provide proper lubrication to the outer wheel end bearing assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause failure of the wheel bearing system resulting in wheel end burn up or loss of wheel end equipment.
Remedy
Owner notification will be conducted by eaton. dealers will inspect these trailer axles and add lubricant if necessary.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
The defect in the welds that hold the wheel assembly of the trailer broke caused the axle and wheels to come off resulting in accident. Yh
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