Great Dane Champion CL Drop Deck recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 20, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Great Dane Trailers recalls 2018 Great Dane Champion CL Drop Deck

Recall number

18V923000

Brand / firm

Great Dane

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 141 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.