NHTSA Recall 06V448000: Service brakes, air
GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,671 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Great Dane Reefer.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V448000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | November 28, 2006 |
| Owner notification | December 21, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trailers, during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. The male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.
Safety risk
If the fitting fails while in use, the air brake system could depressurize, causing the brakes to engage suddenly, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will quarantine the vehicles and replace defective fitting free of charge. The recall began on december 21, 2006. Owners may contact great dane at 1-800-633-4176.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V448000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.