Recall 21V943 affects 3,288 2022 Great Dane Champion and Everest trailers for under-lubricated wheel hubs. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
Great Dane is recalling 3,288 2022 Champion dry van and Everest refrigerated trailers because insufficient wheel-hub lubrication can cause the hub bearings to fail. That failure can let the wheel hub assembly detach and lead to loss of stability and control, a road hazard, and increased crash risk; Great Dane dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wheel hub on 2022 Great Dane Champion and Everest trailers is the wheel-end assembly that lets each wheel rotate around the axle. Inside the hub, bearings carry the trailer load while the wheel turns. Those bearings need the correct amount of lubricant to reduce heat and metal-to-metal wear.
On affected trailers, Great Dane received pre-assembled Holland axles with wheel hubs that did not have enough lubricant. As the trailer rolls, the bearing surfaces run hotter and wear faster than designed. That wear creates excessive wheel end play, which means the wheel has more movement at the axle end than it should. If the hub bearing fails, the hub no longer supports the wheel properly.
The warning sign listed for this recall is an illuminated ABS light. ABS means anti-lock brake system, and on these trailers the light can come on when excessive wheel end play is present. That light is the signal to have the wheel hubs inspected and corrected.
Who's affected?
Both Champion and Everest trailer lines use the same Holland axle wheel hardware cited in this recall.
| 2022 Great Dane Champion | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2022 Great Dane Everest | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 3,288 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2022 Great Dane Champion or Everest trailer does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Hub bearing failure can let the wheel hub assembly detach, which can cause loss of stability and control, create a road hazard, and increase crash risk. An illuminated ABS light can indicate excessive wheel end play, so slow down, stop in a safe place, and arrange service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Great Dane Champion or Everest trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to schedule the free wheel-hub inspection and lubricant service that addresses under-lubricated hub bearings.
- Bring the recall notice if Great Dane mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V943 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the trailer should stay parked or be moved only for service until the hub inspection is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Great Dane technician works with SAF Holland to inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant where needed. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. If you already paid for a related wheel hub lubrication or hub bearing repair before the recall notice, Great Dane's standard reimbursement plan is on file for documented costs. Ask Great Dane customer service or the dealer what paperwork they need for a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 7, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 25, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 1, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| February 1, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 1, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V943?
Recall 21V943 covers 3,288 2022 Great Dane Champion dry van and Everest refrigerated trailers. The wheel hubs can have too little lubrication, which can lead to hub bearing failure, wheel hub detachment, loss of stability and control, a road hazard, and crash risk. Great Dane will inspect the hubs and add lubricant for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Great Dane Champion or Everest is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 21V943. If it is, contact a franchised Great Dane dealer or Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to arrange the wheel hub inspection. Reference recall number 21V943 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 21V943, Great Dane will work with SAF Holland to inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of stability and control if a hub bearing fails. Great Dane says the wheel hub assembly can detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free hub inspection and lubrication work before putting the trailer back into regular service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V943000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-877-369-3493 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V943 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V943000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →