Recall 22V734 affects 2,439 2023 Great Dane Everest and Champion trailers for loose brake-pad retaining clips. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
Great Dane is recalling 2,439 2023 Everest and Champion trailers because a loose brake pad retaining clip can detach and loosen the brake pad. Detached hardware can reduce brake performance, damage a tire valve, or become a road hazard, and Great Dane dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The air disc brake pad retaining clip on the 2023 Great Dane Everest and Champion trailers holds the brake pads in the caliper. The caliper is the clamp around the brake rotor, and the pads need to stay seated so the brake can apply evenly when air pressure tells it to close.
In affected trailers, the manual assembly process left some retainer bars and clips installed inconsistently. If the retainer bar is not fully seated in its notch, or the retaining clip is not fully protruding through the window in the bar, the clip can loosen or detach. That lets the brake pad loosen, and NHTSA campaign 22V734 says a loose retainer bar or clip can strike nearby components or fall to the roadway as a road hazard.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or technician is not given a reliable sound, light, or pedal change before the clip or retainer bar comes loose.
Who's affected?
Covers both Everest and Champion trailer lines, with the same air disc brake pad retaining clip listed for each model.
| 2023 Great Dane Everest | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2023 Great Dane Champion | brake system |
| Units affected | 2,439 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A retaining clip or bracket that detaches can damage a brake pad, reduce braking performance, damage a tire valve, cause a flat tire, or become a road hazard. That raises crash risk, so schedule the inspection and repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Great Dane Everest or Champion trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to schedule the free brake retaining-clip inspection and spring-bracket repair that keeps the brake pad secured.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V734 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, leave extra following distance, and stop if braking feels reduced or a tire goes flat.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Great Dane technician inspects the spring bracket assembly and repairs it when the inspection shows repair is needed. The recall covers parts and labor, so the dealer repair is free. Great Dane has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for the same spring bracket assembly repair before the recall notice, contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 and ask how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 30, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 15, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 29, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| November 29, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 29, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V734?
Recall 22V734 covers 2,439 2023 Great Dane Everest and Champion trailers with a brake-pad retaining assembly defect. The retaining clip in the assembly can loosen or detach, loosening the brake pad. Great Dane dealers will inspect and repair the spring bracket assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Great Dane Everest or Champion is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 22V734. If it is, contact a Great Dane dealer to schedule the brake inspection and spring bracket assembly repair. Reference recall 22V734 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Great Dane's remedy says dealers will inspect and repair the spring bracket assembly free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced braking performance, a flat tire from tire-valve damage, or a detached part becoming a road hazard. Great Dane tied those risks to the loose or detached retaining clip or bracket in recall 22V734.
When were owners notified about this Great Dane recall?
Great Dane mailed owner notification letters on November 15, 2022. If you own a 2023 Everest or Champion trailer and never received a letter, check your VIN and call Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 or a Great Dane dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V734000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-877-369-3493 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V734 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V734000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →