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Vehicle recall 20V431000 · July 24, 2020

2018-2020 Great Dane Truck Body

If installed, the license plate light may aim rearward and not towards the license plate.

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 Truck Bodies equipped with Maxon GPTLR and GPTWR Lift Gates with License Plate Bracket Light number 908120-01. If installed, the license plate light may aim rearward and not towards the license plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Great Dane will notify owners, and the dealers will provide a corrective License Plate Kit with Light, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Great Dane customer service may be contacted 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
20V431000
Reported to NHTSA
July 24, 2020
Filed by
Great Dane Trailers
Owner notification
January 11, 2021
Vehicles potentially affected
23
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting
Recall 20V431000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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