- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
- The risk
- In an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
- The fix
- Detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or great dane at 1-800-633-4176.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Great Dane Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Great Dane Trailer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in October 2003 for the ABS warning light.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Great Dane Trailer recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows accumulation of water, dirt, and/or chemicals to build up behind the snap ring to the point where it will no longer contain the guide pin resulting in a failure of the air valve.
- The risk
- Failure of the valve in an empty or lightly loaded trailer while the vehicle is in motion could result in a hard application of the spring brakes, possibly locking up the trailer wheels and resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sealco will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to its customers free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sealco at 602-253-1007 or great dane at 912-644-2100.
- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with bendix sr-2, sr-4, and sr-5 trailer spring brake valve assemblies, the molded rubber face of the inlet/exhaust valve (i/e valve) component of the affected valves can separate from the valve's metal insert. Air can be trapped by a separated i/e valve causing it to balloon and block the exhaust passage of the trailer spring brake circuit.
- The 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 supply line failure. Unintended rollaway could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death to the vehicle occupant or any bystanders.
- The fix
- Bendix will notify customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 440-329-9000 or great dane at 912-644-2100.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: trailers. These trailers fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "Air brake systems." These trailers fail to provide primary continuous power to the rear pintle hook electrical connector for the anti-lock braking system as required by the standard.
- The risk
- A non-functioning trailer abs could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will add a wiring harness which will be run from the front nose electrical connector to the pintle hook electrical connector. Owner notification is expected to begin july 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact great dane at 1-912-644-2100.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: trailers equipped with hubs provided by webb wheel products. These truck trailer disc wheel hubs have direct-machined anti-lock braking systems (abs), part number 2023a, and manufactured between april 14 and june 7, 2000. The abs teeth are machined into the inner face of the hub bore, and the teeth are machined off center from the center of the hub. The speed sensor of the abs system reads the tooth pattern and sends erroneous signals to the abs control unit.
- The risk
- This condition can cause the abs system to cycle rapidly and extend stopping distances during an abs controlled brake application possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Great dane will notify its customers to inspect for defective hubs and will replace the hubs free of charge.
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Does the 2000 Great Dane Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Great Dane Trailer: ABS warning light (October 2003); check valve (August 2002); check valve (August 2002); trailer hitches (April 2001) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 Great Dane Trailer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Great Dane Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Great Dane Trailer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Great Dane Trailer years have the most complaints?
1999 (4), 2006 (4), 1994 (2). See every Great Dane Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Great Dane Trailer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data