Recall 14V275 covers 35 2015 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer trailers with a missing pintle-hook weld. Great Dane applies the weld free.
Great Dane is recalling 35 2015 Dry Freight Semi-Trailers because the recall concerns a missing weld between the pintle hook and bogie tube. A missing weld can let the trailer separate and increase crash risk, and the Great Dane dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The pintle hook on a 2015 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer is a heavy coupling point tied into the trailer's bogie tube, the structural tube that helps carry and locate the running gear. That welded joint is supposed to keep the coupling hardware fixed to the trailer structure under normal road loads.
The recall concerns a weld from the pintle hook to the bogie tube that was left off on affected trailers. Without that weld, the connection has less support than Great Dane intended. The hook and tube still sit in the same area, but the joint is not built to the complete specification, so load is carried through an incomplete attachment.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or service shop looking under the trailer can inspect the pintle-hook area, but the recall does not list a driver-noticeable symptom before the weld problem becomes a safety issue.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 35 |
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?
A missing weld can let the trailer separate while it is being hauled, increasing the risk of a crash. Schedule the inspection before hauling with the trailer again, and ask Great Dane how to complete the weld repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Great Dane dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to confirm the inspection and free missing-weld repair path.
- Reference recall number 14V275 when you call or speak with a Great Dane service contact.
- Avoid loaded trips until Great Dane confirms the pintle-hook-to-bogie-tube weld has been inspected and added where needed.
What happens at the repair
At service, a Great Dane technician inspects the 2015 Dry Freight Semi-Trailer for the missing weld between the pintle hook and the bogie tube. If the weld is missing, Great Dane applies the missing weld at no charge. Great Dane notified the affected owner, and the recall remedy began in May 2014. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 14, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V275?
Recall 14V275 covers 35 2015 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailers with a missing weld from the pintle hook to the bogie tube. Per NHTSA campaign 14V275, that missing weld can lead to trailer separation and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2015 Great Dane Dry Freight Semi-Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V275. If it is, contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 or a franchised Great Dane service location to arrange inspection and weld application. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Great Dane is inspecting the affected trailers and applying the missing welds free of charge. Keep the recall number, 14V275, with your service paperwork.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer separation. NHTSA campaign 14V275 says the missing weld from the pintle hook to the bogie tube can let the trailer separate, increasing the risk of a crash. Confirm the VIN before hauling the trailer.
What if I bought this Great Dane trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. If you never received a notice from Great Dane, check your VIN and reference recall 14V275 when you contact Great Dane customer service or the service location.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V275000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-877-369-3493 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V275 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V275000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →