GREAT DANE CHAMPION CL DROP DECK 2018: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V923000

Make Model Year
GREAT DANE CHAMPION CL DROP DECK 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-01 2018-12-20 2019-01-30

Production Dates: 2017-09-01 - 2017-12-29

Manufacturers Involved: Great Dane Trailers

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 141

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Great Dane Trailers "Great Dane" is recalling certain 2018 Champion CL Drop Deck trailers equipped with aluminum crossmembers. The spare tire carriers may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in the spare tire carrier detaching from the trailer.

Consequence

A detached tire carrier would be a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the tire carrier using the correct attachment fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. 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.safercar.gov.