2010 Great Dane Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:body:door 2011-02-10 · campaign 11V093000 · 320 vehicles
Defect: GREAT DANE IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2009 THROUGH 2012 REFRIGERATED SEMI-TRAILERS BUILT WITH A PARTICULAR DESIGN SIDE DOOR RAMP BRACKET INSTALLATION. IF THE BRACKET CLIP FASTENER FAILS, THE RAMP COULD BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE TRAILER.
Risk: THE RAMP COULD FALL RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GREAT DANE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-877-369-3493.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-02-22 · TSB #494 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb describing the updated procedures for the grote vendor direct warranty program.
What owners report
2011-01-20 · Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 30,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2010 great dane trailer. the emergency airline was failing and was not holding air, causing the brakes to turn on and would eventually catch fire. the dealer was notified who agree that they were failing, but informed the contact that the warranty was no longer valid. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the veh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.