Great Dane Trailers: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Great Dane Trailers in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 7, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Insufficient Lubricant in Wheel Hub

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2022 Champion dry van and Everest refrigerated trailers. The wheel hubs may have an insufficient amount of lubrication, which could cause the hub bearings to fail.

NHTSA ID: 21V943000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 3,288

Consequence Summary:

Hub bearing failure could cause the wheel hub assembly to detach, causing a loss of stability and control, creating a road hazard, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Great Dane will work with SAF Holland, the wheel hub supplier, to inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2022. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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October 27, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

iABS Securing Screws Improperly Tightened

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Everest, Champion, and Freedom trailers. The screws that secure the bracket cover and end cover of the iABS unit may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the screws to loosen and back out, resulting in a loss of pressure in the unit.

NHTSA ID: 21V841000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,843

Consequence Summary:

Pressure loss in the iABS unit can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect the iABS unit serial number, and replace if serial number is on the list, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 57.89

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May 24, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2022 Champion trailers equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

NHTSA ID: 21V383000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 120

Consequence Summary:

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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February 18, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Anti-Lock Brake System Malfunction

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Champion and 2022 Everest trailers equipped with the WABCO 2S/2M iABS (Anti-Lock Brake) system. The iABS sensor cables may be plugged into the wrong ports on the electronic control unit (ECU).

NHTSA ID: 21V094000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,770

Consequence Summary:

If the sensor cables are installed incorrectly, the anti-lock brake system may malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the iABS sensor cables and correct them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 78.25

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