CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 2023 Great Dane Champion and Everest trailers may have a brake pad retaining clip that is loose or could detach. This can loosen the brake pad, which can damage the pad, reduce brake performance, damage a tire valve and cause a flat tire, or create a road hazard that raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the trailer and, if needed, repair the spring bracket assembly at no cost to you. Owners were mailed notification letters on November 15, 2022.
To check whether your trailer is affected, contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493, or check your trailer's VIN for open recalls and schedule the free inspection with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Champion | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane Everest | 2023 |