2023 Great Dane Champion Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 2023 Great Dane Champion problems

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Equipment: other: labelsReported December 15, 2023 · 25 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.

Recall number 23V852000 · Recall details

Wheels: hubReported March 31, 2023 · 562 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 23V230000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: disc: padsReported September 30, 2022 · 2,439 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 22V734000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: spindleReported June 23, 2022 · 9 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 22V448000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 2023 Great Dane Champion reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2023 Great Dane Champion.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Great Dane Champion?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2023 Great Dane Champion have?

4 recalls, covering equipment, wheels and service brakes, air.

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