2023 GREAT DANE Champion recalls
The 2023 GREAT DANE Champion is covered by 4 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 23V852000 | 2023-12-15 | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| 23V230000 | 2023-03-31 | Wheels › Hub |
| 22V734000 | 2022-09-30 | Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Pads |
| 22V448000 | 2022-06-23 | Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Equipment › Other › Labels (23V852000, 2023-12-15)
Problem: Great Dane Trailers, (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2023 Champion trailers. The VINs on the certification label may be incorrect. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: An owner that references an incorrect VIN label may not recognize their trailer is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.
Free fix: Great Dane has mailed new certification decals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 05, 2024. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Wheels › Hub (23V230000, 2023-03-31)
Problem: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2023 Champion Dry Van trailers. The wheel hubs may have an insufficient amount of lubrication, which could cause the hub bearings to fail.
Risk: Hub bearing failure could cause the wheel hub assembly to detach, causing a loss of stability and control, or create a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Dealers will inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Pads (22V734000, 2022-09-30)
Problem: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2023 Everest and Champion trailers. The retaining clip in the brake pad retaining assembly may be loose or could detach, loosening the brake pad.
Risk: A retaining clip or bracket that detaches can damage the brake pad, reducing brake performance, damage a tire valve, causing a flat tire, or become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the spring bracket assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle (22V448000, 2022-06-23)
Problem: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2023 Champion Dry Van trailers. The incorrect axle spindle nuts may have been installed, which could result in bearing failure.
Risk: Bearing failure could lead to wheel detachment, or a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Great Dane will provide instructions to owners to install a one-piece spindle nut, and if necessary, replace the bearings and the seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2022. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
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