Vehicle recall 22V448000 · June 23, 2022
2023 Great Dane Champion
The incorrect axle spindle nuts may have been installed, which could result in bearing failure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 service at 1-877-369-3493.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V448000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 2022
- Filed by
- Great Dane Trailers
- Owner notification
- August 10, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Great Dane Champion (2023): 2023
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