2011 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer Recall: Welds at the bottom of the I-beam bogie frame may have been improperly…
NHTSA campaign 13V079000 · Structure · filed Mar 5, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers. Welds at the bottom of the I-beam bogie frame may have been improperly applied. The cracking and failure of these welds may lead to hanger and axle disengagement.
The risk
A hanger and axle disengagement from the bogie frame could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The owner was notified on March 4, 2013, and repairs are well underway. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | Dry Freight Semi-Trailer | 2011 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V079000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.