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SevereNHTSA·22V448000·Announced 2022-06-23

Great Dane Recalls 2023 Champion Trailers Due to Axle Spindle Nut Defect

Great Dane is recalling 2023 Champion Dry Van trailers because incorrect axle spindle nuts may cause bearing failure, increasing the risk of wheel detachment or loss of control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle spindle nuts) that could lead to wheel detachment or loss of control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2023 Champion Dry Van trailers. The recall addresses a defect where incorrect axle spindle nuts may have been installed, which could result in bearing failure.

Bearing failure could lead to wheel detachment or a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is stated in the source text.

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 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
9

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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