2011 Great Dane Reefer | 2011 Great Dane Semi Van — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic
Published April 5, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 1, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V216000, published April 5, 2011 and initiated April 1, 2011. Recalling firm: Great Dane Trailers; 2011 Great Dane Reefer | 2011 Great Dane Semi Van — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic.
What's the hazard
GREAT DANE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SEMI VAN AND REEFER TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC AIR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
What to do
GREAT DANE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND ACCURIDE/GUNITE WILL CONDUCT THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN NO APRIL 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCURIDE AT 1-800-677-3786.
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Recall details
- Brand
- GREAT DANE
- Model
- REEFER
- Manufacturer
- Great Dane Trailers
- Lot
- 2011 GREAT DANE REEFER | 2011 GREAT DANE SEMI VAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Great Dane Reefer | 2011 Great Dane Semi Van — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V216000 on April 5, 2011. Reported hazard: GREAT DANE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SEMI VAN AND REEFER TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC AIR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
What should I do if I have this product?
GREAT DANE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND ACCURIDE/GUNITE WILL CONDUCT THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN NO APRIL 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCURIDE AT 1-800-677-3786.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GREAT DANE. Model: REEFER.