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SevereNHTSA·23V839000·Announced 2023-12-12

Great Dane Recalls 2024 Champion Trailers Due to Axle Spindle Nut Issue

Great Dane is recalling 2024 Champion trailers because improperly tightened axle spindle nuts could allow wheels to detach, increasing crash risk.

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 nut) that can lead to wheel detachment and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2024 Champion trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the axle spindle nut may have been improperly tightened.

A loose axle spindle nut can allow the wheel to detach from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash. This is a structural vehicle defect involving the suspension and axle components.

Owners of affected 2024 Champion trailers should contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to schedule a free inspection and repair. Great Dane will inspect and tighten the axle spindle nut and/or rebuild the hub as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 08, 2024. Owners may also contact 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
346

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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