NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Great Dane Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Great Dane Trailer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Great Dane dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Great Dane Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Great Dane Trailer owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Great Dane Trailer, describing incidents dated May 28, 2010.
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ODI #10334422 · Filed
UPON INSPECTION OF A 2005 GREAT DANE FREEDOM TRAILER, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN THE MAIN FRAME RAILS BEHIND AND NEAR THE HANGERS. *TR
KING PIN FAILURES
NHTSA #08V678000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported December 18, 2008 · GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Potentially affected: 2,335 vehicles
Owners notified February 6, 2009 · Vehicles built April 9, 2004 – November 18, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
GREAT DANE IS RECALLING 2,335 MY 2005 DRY FREIGHT SEMI-TRAILERS. THE KINGPINS CAN BREAK OFF AS THE TRACTORS WERE ATTEMPTING TO COUPLE TO THE TRAILERS.
Safety consequence
IF A KINGPIN WERE TO BREAK OFF DURING OVER THE ROAD OPERATION, IT COULD RESULT IN THE SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TRACTOR WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE KINGPINS FOR LOT/HEAT CODE. ALL TRAILERS IDENTIFIED WITH KINGPINS WITHIN THE SUSPECTED LOT AND HEAT CODE WILL BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SCHEDULED FOR FIELD TESTING. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE AT 1-877-369-3493 OR E-MAIL AT <A HREF=HTTP://[email protected]>HTTP://[email protected]</A> .
Notes
CUSTOMERS 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> .
PINTLE HOOK ATTACHMENT BOLTS
NHTSA #07V461000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported September 28, 2007 · GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Potentially affected: 53 vehicles
Owners notified October 29, 2007 · Vehicles built June 19, 2003 – January 3, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS, STAINLESS STEEL MOUNTING BOLTS OF A LESSER GRADE WERE USED IN LIEU OF THE STANDARD GRADE 8 CARBON STEEL BOLTS TO ATTACH THE PINTLE HOOKS.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE SEMI-TRAILER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE GRADE 8 CARBON STEEL BOLTS IN ORDER TO INSURE THAT THE MOUNTING OF THE PINTLE HOOK MEETS THE REQUIRED RECOMMENDATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE AT 1-800-633-4176.
Notes
CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
TRAILER SUSPENSION/TRAILER WANDERS/TUTHILL
NHTSA #05V493000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported October 25, 2005 · GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Potentially affected: 650 vehicles
Vehicles built October 18, 2004 – September 15, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VAN AND REFRIGERATED SEMI-TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TUTHILL SUSPENSIONS, MODEL 20/22AR AND RS3162, THE BEAM/AXLE PIVOT CONNECTION JOINT IS MIS-ALIGNED CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY WITH THE TRAILER ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO WANDER.
Safety consequence
SHOULD THE TRAILER WANDER A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT NOTICE.
Manufacturer remedy
GREAT DANE IS WORKING WITH TUTHILL TO NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AND PROVIDE FREE REMEDY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TUTHILL AT 800-753-0025 OR GREAT DANE AT 912-644-2100.
Notes
CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Great Dane Trailer model years
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