2021 GREAT DANE CHAMPION
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 5 TSBs
21V841000 Oct 27, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Everest, Champion, and Freedom trailers. The screws that secure the bracket cover and end cover of the iABS unit may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the screws to loosen and back out, resulting in a loss of pressure in ... Read more
Consequence
Pressure loss in the iABS unit can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the iABS unit serial number, and replace if serial number is on the list, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
21V094000 Feb 18, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect Description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Champion and 2022 Everest trailers equipped with the WABCO 2S/2M iABS (Anti-Lock Brake) system. The iABS sensor cables may be plugged into the wrong ports on the electronic control unit (ECU).
Consequence
If the sensor cables are installed incorrectly, the anti-lock brake system may malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the iABS sensor cables and correct them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 GREAT DANE CHAMPION
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
TSB498
Sep 15, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Notice of a field upgrade to Great Dane's telematics system.
Steps
Jan 10, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information about a required over the air update to Great Dane's Fleet Pulse telematics system installed on certain 2020-2022 Everest and Champion models.
iABS Sensor Insp
Jan 25, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Visual Inspection Illustration used to confirm proper routing of iABS sensor cables and proper connection to the ECU on certain 2021 Great Dane Champion model trailers.
iABS Sensor Insp
Jan 25, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Visual Inspection Illustration used to confirm proper routing of iABS sensor cables and proper connection to the ECU on certain 2021 Great Dane Champion model trailers.
No comms 2021-04
Apr 5, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for April 2021 for Great Dane Trailers.
GREAT DANE CHAMPION — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GREAT DANE CHAMPION across all model years (2020–2026).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths