CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Pressure loss in the iABS unit can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2022 Great Dane Champion, Everest, and Freedom trailers may have screws securing the bracket cover and end cover of the iABS (antilock braking system) unit that were not tightened properly. Over time these screws can loosen and back out, causing the unit to lose pressure.
A loss of pressure in the iABS unit can cause a loss of brake function, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected trailer, do not ignore this recall.
The remedy is free. An authorized dealer will inspect the iABS unit's serial number and replace the unit if the serial number is on the affected list. You can also contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493, and check your trailer's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Champion | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane Everest | 202020212022 |
| Great Dane Freedom | 202020212022 |