Recall 16V476 affects 13,509 2015-2017 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer, Dry Freight Van, and Reefer trailers for delayed parking-brake application. Free remedy kit available.
Great Dane is recalling 13,509 2015-2017 Flatbed Trailer, Dry Freight Van, and Reefer trailers with Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined. Delayed spring-brake application can let a trailer roll away after it is decoupled from the tractor, increasing crash or injury risk; the Great Dane dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Bendix SR-5 spring brake valve on 2015-2017 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer, Dry Freight Van, and Reefer trailers is part of the parking brake system. In normal operation, the valve helps control air pressure so the trailer's spring brakes apply when the driver parks the trailer. That application is what holds the trailer in place after the parking brake is set.
On the recalled trailers, certain Bendix SR-5 valves were improperly machined. Because of that machining problem, the valve can delay application of the spring brakes during parking. The parking brake command is given, but the brake application does not happen as quickly as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver notices the issue only when parking, if the trailer does not settle into its parked position as quickly as expected. That delay is the defect showing itself, not an early warning.
Who's affected?
Spans 3 Great Dane trailer types across the 2015-2017 model years, all tied to the parking brake.
| 2015 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2017 Great Dane Dry Freight Van | Parking brake |
| 2015 Great Dane Reefer | Parking brake |
| 2017 Great Dane Reefer | Parking brake |
| 2015 Great Dane Dry Freight Van | Parking brake |
| 2017 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer | Parking brake |
| 2016 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer | Parking brake |
| 2016 Great Dane Dry Freight Van | Parking brake |
| 2016 Great Dane Reefer | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 13,509 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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 delayed spring brake application can let the trailer roll away after it decouples from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Keep people clear of the trailer during coupling and decoupling, and arrange 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 2015-2017 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer, Dry Freight Van, or Reefer is included in this recall.
- Review Great Dane's owner notice from September 9, 2016, or call customer service if you never received it.
- Contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471 to ask about the free SR-5 spring-brake-valve remedy kit.
- Reference recall number 16V476 when you call, and keep the notice with the trailer records.
- Secure the trailer before decoupling until the relay-valve repair is complete, since delayed spring brake application can let the trailer roll away.
What happens at the repair
Once the remedy is available, a Great Dane technician uses the supplied remedy kit and instructions to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves. The kit is for valves with machining defects that can delay spring brake application while parking. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Great Dane began owner contact on September 9, 2016, so owners of 2015-2017 Flatbed Trailer, Dry Freight Van, and Reefer trailers should confirm whether their trailer is included before arranging the repair.
Timeline
| June 28, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V476?
Recall 16V476 covers 13,509 2015-2017 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer, Dry Freight Van, and Reefer trailers with Bendix SR-5 spring brake valves. The valve machining defect can delay parking brake application, which can let a decoupled trailer roll away. Great Dane provides a repair kit and instructions free of charge.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Great Dane Flatbed Trailer, Dry Freight Van, or Reefer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V476. If it is, contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471 and ask for the SR-5 trailer relay valve remedy kit and repair instructions. The recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Great Dane states that the SR-5 trailer relay valve remedy kit and instructions are provided free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is rollaway after the trailer is decoupled from the tractor. If the spring brake application is delayed, the trailer can move when the operator expects it to stay parked, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Confirm the VIN and complete the free repair.
What if I bought this Great Dane trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies to used trailers. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN, then contact Great Dane customer service at 1-912-232-4471 and reference recall 16V476 when you ask for the remedy kit and instructions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V476000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-912-232-4471 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V476 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V476000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →