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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V841000

2015 Great Dane Reefer | 2016 Great Dane Reefer — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

Published December 15, 2015 · Recall initiated: December 15, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V841000, published December 15, 2015. Recalling firm: Great Dane Trailers; 2015 Great Dane Reefer | 2016 Great Dane Reefer — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
GREAT DANE
Model
REEFER
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Lot
2015 GREAT DANE REEFER | 2016 GREAT DANE REEFER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Great Dane Reefer | 2016 Great Dane Reefer — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V841000 on December 15, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GREAT DANE. Model: REEFER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)