Vehicle recall 18V721000 · October 12, 2018
2019 Great Dane Everest
These trailers may have been built without brake rollers, causing a reduction in brake effectiveness.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2019 Great Dane Everest CL reefer trailers. These trailers may have been built without brake rollers, causing a reduction in brake effectiveness.
- Consequence
- If brake effectiveness is reduced, the distance needed to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install and missing brake rollers and inspect the brake drum and shoes for abnormal wear, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. 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
- 18V721000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 12, 2018
- Filed by
- Great Dane Trailers
- Owner notification
- November 21, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 64
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes
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 Everest (2019): 2019
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