Model year record

2023 GREAT DANE Champion

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V852000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Vehicles affected
25
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-15
Owners notified
2024-01-05

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V230000

Wheels: hub

Component
Wheels: hub
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Vehicles affected
562
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-31
Owners notified
2023-05-19

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V734000

Service brakes, air: disc: pads

Component
Service brakes, air: disc: pads
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Vehicles affected
2,439
Reported to NHTSA
2022-09-30
Owners notified
2022-11-15

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V448000

Suspension: rear: axle: spindle

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Vehicles affected
9
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-23
Owners notified
2022-08-10

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.

Safety risk

Bearing failure could lead to wheel detachment, or a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.