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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V841📅 Dec 15, 2015

2015–2016 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Reefer semi trailers manufactured December 19, 2013, to June 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Meritor EX225L2, EX225L+, or Bendix ADB22X axles. The affected axle assemblies have caliper bolts that may not have been properly tightened, allowing the caliper mounting bolts to back out and the caliper to detach from the axle flange.

💥 The risk

If the caliper detaches from the axle flange, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471, or Meritor customer service at 1-866-668-7221.

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
15V841000
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Vehicles affected
63
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Owner phone
1-866-668-7221
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 11, 2016
Built
Dec 19, 2013 – Jun 28, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 15V841 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 15V841?

2015–2016 Great Dane Refrigerated Trailer. 63 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 1-866-668-7221.