Vehicle recall 08V678000 · December 18, 2008
2005 Great Dane Trailer
The kingpins can break off as the tractors were attempting to couple to the trailers.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V678000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 18, 2008
- Filed by
- GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
- Owner notification
- February 6, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,335
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Great Dane Trailer (2005): 2005
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