Great Dane Trailers: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Great Dane Trailers in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 18, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KING PIN FAILURES

GREAT DANE IS RECALLING 2,335 MY 2005 DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILERS. THE KINGPINS CAN BREAK OFF AS THE TRACTORS WERE ATTEMPTING TO COUPLE TO THE TRAILERS.

NHTSA ID: 08V678000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,335

Consequence Summary:

IF A KINGPIN WERE TO BREAK OFF DURING OVER THE ROAD OPERATION, IT COULD RESULT IN THE SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TRACTOR WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE KINGPINS FOR LOT/HEAT CODE. ALL TRAILERS IDENTIFIED WITH KINGPINS WITHIN THE SUSPECTED LOT AND HEAT CODE WILL BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SCHEDULED FOR FIELD TESTING. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE AT 1-877-369-3493 OR E-MAIL AT HTTP://WWW.CUSTOMER_SERVICE@GREATDANETRAILERS.COM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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