Service brakes, airRecall 14V-653 · 2015 Great Dane Converter Dolly
Great Dane Trailers recall 14V-653 covers 125 2015 Great Dane Converter Dolly for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V653000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015 Converter Dollies manufactured March 7, 2014, to May 16, 2014. Due a problem with a brake valve, the affected trailers may experience brake drag.
The risk
If the trailer brake drags, the wheel end may overheat, resulting in a fire. Also, the wheel may detach. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Great Dane will notify owners. Great Dane will replace the suspect TR-3 valve with a new replacement TR-3 valve and re-orientation of the DC-4 valve. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 7, 2014 to May 16, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.