2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs
23V852000 Dec 15, 2023
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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."
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
23V230000 Mar 31, 2023
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
22V734000 Sep 30, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
22V448000 Jun 23, 2022
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Bearing failure could lead to wheel detachment, or a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
ManCom June 2023
Jun 6, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Great Dane Truckbody 2023 Other. Rework procedure drawing to increase tire clearance between the drive tires and lower structure of a truck body.
GREAT DANE CHAMPION — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GREAT DANE CHAMPION across all model years (2020–2026).
21
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths