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2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER

The 2009 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 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Great Dane Trailers for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 484 vehicles.

Recall 11V093000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

| 320 vehicles affected

Defect: GREAT DANE IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2009 THROUGH 2012 REFRIGERATED SEMI-TRAILERS BUILT WITH A PARTICULAR DESIGN SIDE DOOR RAMP BRACKET INSTALLATION. IF THE BRACKET CLIP FASTENER FAILS, THE RAMP COULD BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE TRAILER.

Consequence: THE RAMP COULD FALL RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-877-369-3493.

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Recall 11V023000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 121 vehicles affected

Defect: GREAT DANE IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2007 THROUGH 2009 SEMI-TRAILER VANS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR TL AXLES SHIPPED BETWEEN APRIL 2005 THROUGH JULY 2008. THE SPINDLE NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED OR NOT TORQUED AT ALL ALLOWING EXCESSIVE END-PLAY IN THE WHEEL-END SYSTEM THAT COULD PROGRESS TO A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence: SEPARATION OF A WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE WILL REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: GREAT DANE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND RECALL REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY ARVINMERITOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-877-369-3493 OR ARVINMERITOR AT 1-248-435-1725.

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Recall 09V199000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

| 43 vehicles affected

Defect: GREAT DANE TRAILERS IS RECALLING 43 MODEL YEAR 2009 SEMI-TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES, MODEL DLY-0022-00099, MANUFACTURED FOR FEDEX GROUND BETWEEN JULY 16 AND AUGUST 13, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPERIENCE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE PAST AND/OR THROUGH THE DIAPHRAGM, OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A...

Consequence: MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: GREAT DANE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ONJUNE 8, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE AT 1-912-644-2100.

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Owner Complaints for the 2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10378016 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | | 30,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GREAT DANE TRAILER (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE EMERGENCY AIRLINE WAS NOT HOLDING AIR, CAUSING THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO TURN ON. THE CONTACT NOTICED THIS SAME FAILURE WITH TWENTY EIGHT OTHER TRAILERS THAT HE OWNS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,000. UPDATED 06/30/11 *BF PICTURES WAS INCLUDED. UPDATED 01/04/12 *LN *TR

Safety Rating for the 2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER

Great Dane Trailers has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB #494 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TSB describing the updated procedures for the Grote Vendor Direct Warranty Program.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 GREAT DANE TRAILER

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

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