2006 Great Dane Trailer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2006 Great Dane Trailer. Newest first.
On certain trailers, stainless steel mounting bolts of a lesser grade were used in lieu of the standard grade 8 carbon steel bolts to attach the pintle hooks.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in separation of the towed vehicle from the semi-trailer which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the grade 8 carbon steel bolts in order to insure that the mounting of the pintle hook meets the required recommendations free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners may contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176.
On certain federal express (fed-ex) trucks equipped with haldex antilock brake system (ABS) electronic control unit (ecu) valves, the valves need to be modified in order to relocate the valves in an upright position. the valves contain a ball seat piston that may become dislodged during an ABS event and not perform properly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Drivers would not be warned of a brake system failure increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Great dane IS working with fed-ex to replace the ABS valves free of charge. fed-ex has dead-lined these vehicles until the repair has been performed.
On certain van and refrigerated semi-trailers equipped with tuthill suspensions, model 20/22ar and rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint IS mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the trailer wander a vehicle crash could occur without notice.
Remedy
Great dane IS working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or great dane at 912-644-2100.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
Consumer was driving a 2005 international 9400i, but the 2006 great dane trailer he was towing had the tire blow out. right rear tire on unit 1 blew. tire re-tread from unit 1 struck unit 2 grill. *bf (ohio traffic crash police report # 10-078-90. *Jb updated 08/06/10 *bf
- Electrical system
TL* the contact's employer owns a 2006 great dane trailer. the electrical system h failed. the manufacturer diagnosed the trailer as needing a new wiring harness. the current and failure mileage was unknown. the trailer information unknown.
- Equipment › Electrical
Dt*: the contact stated the rear and side light markers could not be seen in the rear mirrors when the trailer was being towed, although the glow was visible. the manufacturer was notified. manufacturer: great dane trailers. model: freedom
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Rear axle of 2006 great dane trailer IS over heating to the point that it melts the oil caps. Has been in the garage three times, each time they loosened the bearings 0.001 of an inch even though it states in the manual that adjusting nut should be torque to 50 lb-ft not loosened. Loosening the adjusting nut could cause the wheel to come off during vehicle operation. *jb
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