Recall 11V360 affects 119 2010-2011 Great Dane Gpa trailers for defective suspension hanger nuts and bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
Great Dane is recalling 119 2010-2011 Gpa flatbed trailers because defective lock nuts and bolts can let air ride suspension hangers loosen. If the suspension components detach from the trailer, the driver can lose control and crash; the Great Dane dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear air ride suspension on the 2010-2011 Great Dane Gpa uses air springs and suspension hangers to support the trailer and keep the axle assembly located under the frame. The hangers are metal brackets attached to the trailer with lock nuts and bolts. Those fasteners are supposed to stay tight so the suspension holds its position under load, braking, and road vibration.
On affected trailers, the lock nuts and bolts that hold the air ride suspension hangers are defective. They can lose clamping force, also called fastener torque, which means the hardware no longer squeezes the hanger tightly against the trailer structure. Once that happens, the suspension hanger can loosen instead of staying fixed to the frame.
There is no warning sign before failure. A loose hanger is a trailer-frame and suspension attachment problem, so the fasteners and hanger area need inspection if the trailer has unusual suspension movement, new rattling near the rear suspension, or visible loose hardware.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2010 and 2011 model years, with the same rear suspension component listed for both.
| 2011 Great Dane Gpa | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2010 Great Dane Gpa | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 119 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
Suspension components can detach from the trailer, causing loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign listed before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Great Dane dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Great Dane Gpa trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to ask where to get the free lock-nut and bolt replacement that secures the air ride suspension hangers.
- Call Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 with questions and reference recall number 11V360 when you call.
- Keep the trailer out of service until the suspension fasteners are inspected and repaired.
What happens at the repair
Great Dane's recall remedy is to replace the defective suspension nuts and bolts that attach the air ride suspension hangers to the trailer. The safety recall began on August 8, 2011, and the replacement parts and labor are free of charge. At the dealer or authorized service location, a Great Dane technician removes the affected fasteners, installs replacement nuts and bolts, and checks that the suspension hangers are secured before the trailer returns to service.
Timeline
| July 19, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 8, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V360?
Recall 11V360 covers 119 2010-2011 Great Dane Gpa aluminum flatbed trailers with defective lock nuts and bolts on the air ride suspension hangers. If the hangers loosen, suspension components can detach from the trailer, causing loss of control and a crash. Great Dane replaces the defective nuts and bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Great Dane Gpa is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V360. If it is, contact a franchised Great Dane dealer or Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to arrange replacement of the defective suspension nuts and bolts. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Great Dane replaces the defective suspension nuts and bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on August 8, 2011, so the repair path is open for included trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of trailer control and a crash. Recall 11V360 involves defective fasteners that attach the air ride suspension hangers to the trailer. If fastener torque is lost, the hangers can loosen and suspension components can detach from the trailer.
What if I bought this Great Dane Gpa used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2010-2011 Great Dane Gpa is included, then reference recall 11V360 when you contact the dealer or Great Dane customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V360000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-877-369-3493 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V360 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V360000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →