Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V431000 Reported July 24, 2020

Lift gate license plate light alignment/fmvss 108

Great Dane Trailers · N/A · 23 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V431000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
23
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 24, 2020
Completion Rate
13.04

Defect Summary

Great dane trailers (great dane) is recalling certain truck bodies equipped with maxon gptlr and gptwr lift gates with license plate bracket light number 908120-01. if installed, the license plate light may aim rearward and not towards the license plate. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Great dane will notify owners, and the dealers will provide a corrective license plate kit with light, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began january 11, 2021. great dane customer service may be contacted at 1-877-369-3493.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Great Dane Trailers dealer and reference recall ID 20V431000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V431000

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

What is recall 20V431000?

NHTSA recall 20V431000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on July 24, 2020. It addresses: Lift gate license plate light alignment/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 23 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 20V431000 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.