Recall 11V023 affects 121 2007-2009 Great Dane Trailer vans with ArvinMeritor TL axles for loose spindle nuts. Repair is free through Great Dane.
Great Dane is recalling 121 2007-2009 Trailer semi-trailers because spindle nuts on ArvinMeritor TL axle wheel ends were not torqued correctly or were not torqued at all. Wheel-end play can progress to wheel separation, which reduces driver control and raises crash risk; the Great Dane dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The axle assembly on 2007-2009 Great Dane Trailer vans carries the trailer weight and keeps each wheel end aligned on the axle. At each wheel end, a spindle nut holds the hub and bearing package in the correct position. When that nut is tightened to the required level, the wheel turns smoothly without shifting on the spindle.
On affected trailers with ArvinMeritor TL axles, the spindle nut was not tightened correctly, or was left without torque. That lets the wheel-end parts move more than they should. This extra end play can grow as the trailer is used, and the wheel end can progress to a wheel separation.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or maintenance technician should not count on a dashboard alert, noise, or visible change before the wheel-end system separates.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2007, 2008, and 2009 model years for the same trailer drive-axle assembly.
| 2008 Great Dane Trailer | drive axle |
|---|---|
| 2007 Great Dane Trailer | drive axle |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailer | drive axle |
| Units affected | 121 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Wheel separation reduces the driver's ability to control the trailer and increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and avoid using the trailer for trips that can wait until the work is done. Repair will be free at any franchised Great Dane dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2009 Great Dane Trailer is included in this recall.
- Call Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to confirm the repair path before scheduling.
- Ask Great Dane or ArvinMeritor to arrange the free axle wheel-end repair that corrects the loose spindle nut and wheel-separation risk.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 11V023 when you call.
- Avoid hauling the trailer until the axle wheel-end repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer or authorized service location, a Great Dane technician coordinates the free ArvinMeritor recall repair for the TL axle wheel ends. The work focuses on the spindle nut and wheel-end system, where improper torque can leave excess end play and lead to wheel separation. Confirm the trailer's VIN and axle configuration when you call, then ask where the ArvinMeritor repair will be completed and whether the trailer needs towing or transport guidance. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| January 19, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V023?
Recall 11V023 covers 121 2007-2009 Great Dane Trailer semi-trailer vans with ArvinMeritor TL axles shipped between April 2005 and July 2008. The spindle nut was improperly torqued or left untorqued, which can lead to wheel-end movement and wheel separation.
What should I do if my 2007-2009 Great Dane Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V023. If it is, contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 and ask how to arrange the ArvinMeritor wheel-end repair. Reference recall 11V023 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Great Dane's recall remedy says ArvinMeritor performs the repair free of charge. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost to the owner, and the safety recall began on January 31, 2011.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel separation. If a wheel separates from the trailer, the driver loses control margin and crash risk increases. Keep the trailer out of service until Great Dane or ArvinMeritor confirms whether the wheel-end repair applies and completes it.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V023000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-877-369-3493 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V023 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V023000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →