Recall 97V239001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Defect in 1996-1997 GREAT DANE TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 308 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V239001 |
| Manufacturer | GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 308 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY EATON. THE GREASE LUBRICATION VOLUME LEVEL SPECIFIED FOR THESE TRAILER AXLES IS INSUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE PROPER LUBRICATION TO THE OUTER WHEEL END BEARING ASSEMBLY.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING SYSTEM RESULTING IN WHEEL END BURN UP OR LOSS OF WHEEL END EQUIPMENT.
Remedy
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY EATON. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAILER AXLES AND ADD LUBRICANT IF NECESSARY.
Related Recalls for GREAT DANE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V848000 | 2025 GREAT DANE CHAMPION | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 3 | |
| 25V429000 | 2026 GREAT DANE CHAMPION | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 444 | |
| 24V922000 | 2025 GREAT DANE CHAMPION | TRAILER HITCHES | 225 | |
| 24V689000 | 2025 GREAT DANE CHAMPION | STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE | 10 | |
| 24V637000 | 2025 GREAT DANE EVEREST SS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1,757 | |
| 23V839000 | 2024 GREAT DANE CHAMPION | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE | 346 | |
| 23V427000 | 2024 GREAT DANE EVEREST | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2,426 | |
| 23V852000 | 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 25 | |
| 23V230000 | 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION | WHEELS:HUB | 562 | |
| 22V734000 | 2023 GREAT DANE EVEREST | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS | 2,439 |