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2017 GREAT DANE REEFER

1 recalls, 2 complaints

16V476000 Jun 28, 2016
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
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 ap... Read more
Consequence
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.
13,509 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: Sep 16, 2025
The vehicle suffered a sudden, severe engine malfunction/misfire while in operation, presenting a serious safety hazard on the road. Following the incident, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership service center (Repair Order #XXX), where technicians verbally confirmed that the engine requ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: Sep 16, 2025
The vehicle suffered a sudden, severe engine malfunction/misfire while in operation, presenting a serious safety hazard on the road. Following the incident, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership service center (Repair Order #XXX), where technicians verbally confirmed that the engine requ... Read more

GREAT DANE REEFER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GREAT DANE REEFER across all model years (2007, 2017).

8 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GREAT DANE REEFER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2017 (current) 1 2
2016 2 0 View
2015 3 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2007 1 0 View

Other GREAT DANE Models

Model Recalls Complaints
1040T 0 0 View
CHAMPION 0 0 View
CHAMPION CL DROP DECK 0 0 View
CHAMPION COMPOSITE DRY 0 0 View
CLASSIC REEFER 0 0 View
CONVERTER DOLLY 0 0 View
DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILER 0 0 View
DRY FREIGHT VAN 0 0 View