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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V493📅 Oct 25, 2005

2005–2006 Great Dane Trailer recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Should the Trailer wander a vehicle crash could occur without notice.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V493000
Manufacturer
GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Vehicles affected
650
Component
SUSPENSION
Owner phone
1-800-753-0025
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Oct 18, 2004 – Sep 15, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V493 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V493?

2005–2006 Great Dane Trailer. 650 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Great Dane dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-753-0025.