NHTSA Recall 20V431000: Exterior lighting
Great Dane Trailers reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 2018–2020 Great Dane Truck Body.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V431000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | July 24, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 11, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain Truck Bodies equipped with Maxon GPTLR and GPTWR Lift Gates with License Plate Bracket Light number 908120-01. If installed, the license plate light may aim rearward and not towards the license plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Great Dane will notify owners, and the dealers will provide a corrective License Plate Kit with Light, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Great Dane customer service may be contacted at 1-877-369-3493.
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 20V431000
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.