The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V841000·Announced 2021-10-27

Great Dane Recalls 2020-2022 Trailers Due to Brake System Defect

Great Dane is recalling 2020-2022 Freedom, Everest, and Champion trailers because loose screws in the iABS unit can cause brake failure.

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 can result in a loss of brake function and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freedom, Everest, and Champion trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the iABS (integrated Anti-lock Braking System) unit where screws securing the bracket cover and end cover may have been improperly tightened.

This defect can allow the screws to loosen and back out, resulting in a loss of pressure within the iABS unit. A loss of pressure can cause a loss of brake function, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the iABS unit serial number and replace the unit if the serial number is on the list, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 23, 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 FREEDOM, EVEREST, CHAMPION
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
1,843

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 (3)

  • FREEDOM
  • EVEREST
  • CHAMPION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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