The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V383000·Announced 2021-05-24

Great Dane Recalls 2022 Champion Trailers Due to Brake Bolt Issue

Great Dane is recalling 2022 Champion trailers because brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing brake effectiveness and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2022 Champion trailers equipped with air disc brakes. The recall addresses a defect where the brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, allowing them to loosen over time.

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. This defect affects the service brakes, specifically the air disc caliper components.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GREAT DANE CHAMPION
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
120

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CHAMPION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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