NHTSA Recall 11V216000: Automatic (service brakes)
GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 56 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Great Dane Reefer.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V216000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SLACK ADJUSTERS › AUTOMATIC |
| Report received | April 1, 2011 |
| Owner notification | April 20, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Great dane is recalling certain model year 2011 semi van and reefer trailers manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011 and equipped with gunite automatic air brake slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
Safety risk
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Great dane will notify owners and accuride/gunite will conduct the remedy for this campaign and replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall began no april 20, 2011. Owners may contact accuride at 1-800-677-3786.
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 11V216000
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.