Vehicle recall 13V018000 · January 22, 2013
2011 Great Dane DRY Freight Semi-Trailer
The axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2013 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. The axle nut retaining clips may not have been properly seated. Disengagement of the axle nut retaining clips could lead to excessive wheel end play and/or wheel separation.
- Consequence
- A wheel separation may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated wheel may become a significant road hazard.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle nut retaining clips and correct their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V018000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 22, 2013
- Filed by
- Great Dane Trailers
- Owner notification
- February 12, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 654
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Multiple axle
Vehicles covered
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