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2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION

The 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, WHEELS:HUB, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Great Dane Trailers for this model year.

Recalls for the 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION, potentially affecting up to 3,035 vehicles.

Recall 23V852000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 25 vehicles affected

Defect: Great Dane Trailers, (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2023 Champion trailers. The VINs on the certification label may be incorrect. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence: An owner that references an incorrect VIN label may not recognize their trailer is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.

Remedy: Great Dane has mailed new certification decals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 05, 2024. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

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Recall 23V230000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 562 vehicles affected

Defect: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2023 Champion Dry Van trailers. The wheel hubs may have an insufficient amount of lubrication, which could cause the hub bearings to fail.

Consequence: Hub bearing failure could cause the wheel hub assembly to detach, causing a loss of stability and control, or create a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

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Recall 22V734000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

| 2,439 vehicles affected

Defect: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2023 Everest and Champion trailers. The retaining clip in the brake pad retaining assembly may be loose or could detach, loosening the brake pad.

Consequence: A retaining clip or bracket that detaches can damage the brake pad, reducing brake performance, damage a tire valve, causing a flat tire, or become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, repair the spring bracket assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

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Recall 22V448000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

| 9 vehicles affected

Defect: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2023 Champion Dry Van trailers. The incorrect axle spindle nuts may have been installed, which could result in bearing failure.

Consequence: Bearing failure could lead to wheel detachment, or a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION.

Safety Rating for the 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION

Great Dane Trailers has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

ManCom June 2023 — STRUCTURE

Great Dane Truckbody 2023 Other. Rework procedure drawing to increase tire clearance between the drive tires and lower structure of a truck body.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 GREAT DANE CHAMPION

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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