Great Dane Trailers: Safety Recalls in 2007

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Great Dane Trailers in 2007. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 28, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PINTLE HOOK ATTACHMENT BOLTS

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, STAINLESS STEEL MOUNTING BOLTS OF A LESSER GRADE WERE USED IN LIEU OF THE STANDARD GRADE 8 CARBON STEEL BOLTS TO ATTACH THE PINTLE HOOKS.

NHTSA ID: 07V461000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 53

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE SEMI-TRAILER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE GRADE 8 CARBON STEEL BOLTS IN ORDER TO INSURE THAT THE MOUNTING OF THE PINTLE HOOK MEETS THE REQUIRED RECOMMENDATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE AT 1-800-633-4176.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 6, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT/HALDEX

ON CERTAIN FEDERAL EXPRESS (FED-EX) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HALDEX ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) VALVES, THE VALVES NEED TO BE MODIFIED IN ORDER TO RELOCATE THE VALVES IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VALVES CONTAIN A BALL SEAT PISTON THAT MAY BECOME DISLODGED DURING AN ABS EVENT AND NOT PERFORM PROPERLY.

NHTSA ID: 07V406000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 180

Consequence Summary:

DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE WARNED OF A BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

GREAT DANE IS WORKING WITH FED-EX TO REPLACE THE ABS VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. FED-EX HAS DEAD-LINED THESE VEHICLES UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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