StructureRecall 18V-825 · 2019 Great Dane Freedom
Great Dane Trailers recall 18V-825 covers 102 2019 Great Dane Freedom for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V825000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2019 Great Dane Freedom Combo Drop Deck Platform trailers. The rear impact guards on these vehicles may be too narrow. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
The risk
If the rear impact guards do not meet the width requirements, the guards may not prevent a vehicle from going under the trailer in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear impact guard extensions, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. 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
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 4, 2018 to August 14, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.