Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V079000 Reported March 5, 2013

Cracking welds may lead to axle disengagement

Q: What is recall 13V079000?

NHTSA recall 13V079000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on March 5, 2013. It addresses: Cracking welds may lead to axle disengagement. The recall affects approximately 698 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Great Dane Trailers · N/A · 698 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V079000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Great Dane Trailers

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

698

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 5, 2013

Defect Summary

Great dane trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 dry freight semi-trailers. welds at the bottom of the i-beam bogie frame may have been improperly applied. the cracking and failure of these welds may lead to hanger and axle disengagement.

Safety Consequence

A hanger and axle disengagement from the bogie frame could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. the owner was notified on march 4, 2013, and repairs are well underway. therefore, an owner notification will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Great Dane Trailers dealer and reference recall ID 13V079000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V079000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V079000?

NHTSA recall 13V079000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on March 5, 2013. It addresses: Cracking welds may lead to axle disengagement. The recall affects approximately 698 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Great Dane Trailers dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V079000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.