NHTSA Recall 16V476000: Parking brake
Great Dane Trailers reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,509 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Great Dane Dry Freight van.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V476000 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | June 28, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 9, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Dry Freight Van, Reefer, and Flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 4, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Safety risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Great Dane will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Great Dane Customer Service Department at 1-912-232-4471.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V476000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Great Dane Dry Freight van | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Great Dane Flatbed Trailer | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Great Dane Reefer | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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.