Recall 14V113 affects 1,008 2013-2015 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer vehicles for cargo-restraint bracket failure. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
Great Dane is recalling 1,008 2013-2015 Flatbed Trailer trailers because brackets that store aluminum J-hook cargo restraint plates can break. If a bracket breaks, stored restraint plates can fall from the trailer and create a road hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash; the dealer repair will be free once Great Dane makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The storage bracket on a 2013-2015 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer holds aluminum J-hook cargo restraint plates when the plates are not being used to secure freight. Those plates are part of the trailer's cargo-control equipment, and the bracket's normal job is simple: keep each loose plate fixed to the trailer instead of letting it move during travel.
On affected trailers, the bracket that stores the plates can break. Once the bracket breaks, the aluminum plates stored on it are no longer retained. A loose plate can drop from the trailer onto the road, putting that plate in the path of nearby traffic.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is unlikely to feel a change from the cab, so the problem is found by inspecting the storage bracket and the plates it holds before the trailer is used.
Who's affected?
Included years are 2013, 2014, and 2015, with the same body or structural component listed for each.
| 2013 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2015 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer | body or structural component |
| 2014 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 1,008 |
The year and model narrow the recall, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A broken bracket can let restraint plates fall from the trailer and create a road hazard for other drivers. This increases crash risk. Before hauling, confirm whether your trailer is included and arrange the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Great Dane dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2015 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to schedule the free bracket replacement that keeps stored aluminum J-hook cargo restraint plates from falling from the trailer.
- Bring the recall notice Great Dane began sending on April 17, 2014. If you never received it, reference recall number 14V113 when you call.
- Inspect the stored cargo restraint plates before each trip and secure the trailer load before driving.
What happens at the repair
Great Dane's filing says the recall began on April 17, 2014. At the dealer, a Great Dane technician replaces the defective storage brackets for the aluminum J-hook cargo restraint plates with newly designed brackets. That repair is the identified free remedy for recall 14V113. Because this page does not list a current remedy status, call the dealer before bringing in the 2013 to 2015 Flatbed Trailer so the service desk can confirm the bracket parts and appointment handling.
Timeline
| March 11, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V113?
Recall 14V113 covers 1,008 2013-2015 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer units with cargo-restraint plate storage brackets that can break. If a bracket breaks, stored aluminum J-hook restraint plates can fall from the trailer and create a road hazard. Great Dane dealers replace the brackets for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2015 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V113. If it is, contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to schedule the bracket replacement. Reference recall number 14V113 when you call. Great Dane can also be reached at 1-800-633-4176.
Does the Great Dane recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Great Dane's remedy says dealers replace the defective brackets with newly designed brackets free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V113?
The risk is a road hazard for other drivers. If a storage bracket breaks, aluminum J-hook cargo restraint plates can fall from the trailer, which increases crash risk for nearby vehicles. The repair replaces the defective brackets with the updated design.
When did the Great Dane recall repair begin?
Great Dane began the recall repair on April 17, 2014. Owners with an included 2013-2015 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer should contact a franchised Great Dane dealer and reference recall number 14V113 to schedule the free bracket replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V113000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-800-633-4176 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V113 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V113000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →