2015 Great Dane Converter Dolly problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Air 2015-06-16 · campaign 15V378000 · 111 vehicles
Defect: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015 Converter Dolly trailers manufactured February 18, 2014, October 27, 2014. Due to a problem with the brake valve, the affected dollies may experience brake drag.
Risk: If the brakes drag on the converter dolly, the wheel end may overheat, resulting in a fire. Also, the wheel may detach. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake valves, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Service Brakes, Air 2014-10-17 · campaign 14V653000 · 125 vehicles
Defect: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain model year 2015 Converter Dollies manufactured March 7, 2014, to May 16, 2014. Due a problem with a brake valve, the affected trailers may experience brake drag.
Risk: If the trailer brake drags, the wheel end may overheat, resulting in a fire. Also, the wheel may detach. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Great Dane will notify owners. Great Dane will replace the suspect TR-3 valve with a new replacement TR-3 valve and re-orientation of the DC-4 valve. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Service bulletins (7)
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.
Structure:body 2017-01-31 · 1GR-00006-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this communication informs branches and dealers of instructions for repair procedures to address potential welding issues on convertor dolly frames
Service Brakes 2015-07-01 · TSB Recall 15V-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - bendix tr-3 brake valve recall
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve 2015-07-01 · 15V-378 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
endix tr-3 brake valve recall
Service Brakes 2015-07-01 · TSB Recall 15V-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - bendix tr-3 brake valve recall
Service Brakes 2015-07-01 · 15V-378 BENDIX T · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bendix tr-3 brake valve recall
Service Brakes 2015-07-01 · TSB Recall 15V-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - bendix tr-3 brake valve recall
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.