2019 Great Dane Everest Recall: These trailers may have been built without brake rollers, causing a…
NHTSA campaign 18V721000 · Service Brakes · filed Oct 12, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2019 Great Dane Everest CL reefer trailers. These trailers may have been built without brake rollers, causing a reduction in brake effectiveness.
The risk
If brake effectiveness is reduced, the distance needed to stop the trailer may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install and missing brake rollers and inspect the brake drum and shoes for abnormal wear, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | Everest | 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V721000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.