The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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 <a href=http://[email protected]>http://[email protected]</a> .
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Great Dane dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V678000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.