2005 Great Dane Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Great Dane Trailer, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 2005 Great Dane Trailer
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Trailer hitches
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.
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…
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Trailer hitches
On certain trailers, stainless steel mounting bolts of a lesser grade were used in lieu of the standard grade 8 carbon steel bolts to attach the pintle hooks.
Remedy: Dealers will install the grade 8 carbon steel bolts in order to insure that the mounting of the pintle hook meets the required recommendations free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact…
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Suspension
On certain van and refrigerated semi-trailers equipped with tuthill suspensions, model 20/22ar and rs3162, the beam/axle pivot connection joint is mis-aligned causing excessive play with the trailer allowing the trailer to wander.
Remedy: Great dane is working with tuthill to notify the owners of the affected vehicles and provide free remedy. Owners may contact tuthill at 800-753-0025 or great dane at 912-644-2100.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Great Dane Trailer have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Upon inspection of a 2005 great dane freedom trailer, it was found to have cracks in the main frame rails behind and near the hangers. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2010 · Structure
Compare Great Dane Trailer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Great Dane Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Great Dane Trailer | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 Great Dane Trailer | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Great Dane Trailer | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailer | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Great Dane Trailer | 5 | 2 |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailer | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailer | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailer | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailer | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailer | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailer | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailer | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailer | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailer | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Great Dane Trailer
How do I know if my 2005 Great Dane Trailer has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Great Dane Trailer; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Great Dane dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V493000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Great Dane models
- Van2 complaints
- Dry Freight van1 complaints
- Gcd1 complaints
- Great Dane1 complaints
- Platform Trailer1 complaints
- Reefer1 complaints
- Ssl1 complaints
- Super Seal1 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.