CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
- Problem
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2024 Champion trailers. The axle spindle nut may have been improperly tightened.
- Risk
- A loose axle spindle nut can allow the wheel to detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will inspect and tighten the axle spindle nut and/or rebuild the hub as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 08, 2024. 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 2024 Champion trailers may have an axle spindle nut that was not tightened correctly at the factory. A loose spindle nut can allow the wheel to come off the trailer while it is in motion, which raises the risk of a crash.
Great Dane will inspect and tighten the axle spindle nut and, where needed, rebuild the hub, at no cost to the owner. Owners who received the notification letter mailed January 8, 2024 can contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to arrange the free repair. Owners should also check their trailer's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Champion | 2024 |
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