Great Dane Trailers: Safety Recalls in 2022
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Great Dane Trailers in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 30, 2022
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loose Brake Pad Retaining Clip May Damage Tire
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V734000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 2,439
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.09
June 23, 2022
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Incorrect Axle Spindle Nuts Installed
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V448000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
Bearing failure could lead to wheel detachment, or a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 12, 2022
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Missing Rear Impact Plate/FMVSS 223 & 224
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2019 Freedom Platform trailers. The platform trailers may have been produced without a rear impact guard (RIG) certification plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 223, "Rear Impact Guards", and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
NHTSA ID: 22V328000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 72
Consequence Summary:
Rear impact guards with missing plates may not be identified in the event of a safety recall, potentially resulting in an un-remedied safety issue and an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will provide new RIG certification plates stamped with the trailer date of manufacture, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2022. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 31.94
March 15, 2022
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Radius Rod Mounting Bolts Not Properly Tightened
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2022 Champion Dry Van and Everest Refrigerated trailers. The suspension radius rod mounting bolts were not properly tightened, which could allow the bolts to come loose and fall out.
NHTSA ID: 22V159000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 1,261
Consequence Summary:
Loose or missing bolts can cause the suspension to shift rearward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control. In addition, bolts that fall off can become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the radius rod fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 20, 2022. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.76
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