NHTSA Recall 10V501000: Suspension
GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 423 vehicles. It affects 2011 Great Dane Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V501000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | October 21, 2010 |
| Owner notification | October 28, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Great dane is recalling certain mpa20, mpa38, and mpa40 trailers equipped with arvin meritor suspension systems. The suspect systems may have missing welds at the interface of the lower seat bracket and axle beam.
Safety risk
Missing welds could allow the axle to roll out of position and potentially impact the handling of the trailer such that a driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Great dane is working with arvin meritor to identify owners with the affect suspension systems. The affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on october 28, 2010. Owners may contact great dane at 1-912-644-2100 or arvin meritor at 1-248-435-0896.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V501000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Great Dane Trailer | 2011 |
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.