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2001 Great Dane TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Great Dane Trailer, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Great Dane Trailer has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2001 Great Dane Trailer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Antilock: ABS warning light

Recall 03V-394 · Oct 3, 2003 · 5,890 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 02V-139 · Aug 15, 2002 · 6,280 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Great Dane.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Trailer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trailer median. How we score

'87'88'89'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 882344 · Mar 7, 2001

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