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2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER

The 2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 12,301 vehicles.

Recall 01V138000 — TRAILER HITCHES

| 131 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO PROVIDE PRIMARY CONTINUOUS POWER TO THE REAR PINTLE HOOK ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Consequence: A NON-FUNCTIONING TRAILER ABS COULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO SKID, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A WIRING HARNESS WHICH WILL BE RUN FROM THE FRONT NOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO THE PINTLE HOOK ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...

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Recall 02V139016 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

| 6,280 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-2, SR-4, AND SR-5 TRAILER SPRING BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLIES, THE MOLDED RUBBER FACE OF THE INLET/EXHAUST VALVE (I/E VALVE) COMPONENT OF THE AFFECTED VALVES CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE'S METAL INSERT. AIR CAN BE TRAPPED BY A SEPARATED I/E VALVE CAUSING IT TO BALLOON AND BLOCK THE EXHAUST PASSAGE OF THE TRAILER SPRING BRAKE...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES BEING UNABLE TO APPLY THE TRAILER PARKING/EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES DURING PARKING IN THE EVENT OF A TRAILER SUPPLY LINE FAILURE. UNINTENDED ROLLAWAY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT OR ANY BYSTANDERS.

Remedy: BENDIX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...

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Recall 03V394000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

| 5,890 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU). IF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE SHORT IS NOT REPAIRED, THE HIGH SIDE POWER SWITCH INSIDE THE ECU THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP MAY EVENTUALLY BECOME THERMALLY STRESSED AND EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Consequence: IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy: DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE A LABOR ALLOWANCE FOR THE REPAIR. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#882344 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | | N/A miles
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH RIGHT REAR AXLE CAME APART AND TIRE FELL OFF. CONSUMER PULLED OFF, AND VEHICLE HAD BE TOWED. PART THAT VEHICLE NEED TO BE REPLACE IS REAR AXLE WHEEL BEARING THAT CAME APART. AND TMODEL IS APA 24572842K000 HB9-99G12659 MADE BY PROPAP, AND THEY ARE MANUFACTURER.*AK

Safety Rating for the 2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 GREAT DANE TRAILER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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