Recall 23V230 affects 562 2023 Great Dane Champion trailers for under-lubricated wheel hubs. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
Great Dane is recalling 562 2023 Champion dry van trailers because the wheel hubs have an insufficient amount of lubrication, which can lead to hub bearing failure. A failed bearing can let the wheel hub assembly detach, causing loss of stability and control or a road hazard, and Great Dane dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The PreSet Plus hub on a 2023 Great Dane Champion trailer is the wheel-end assembly that carries the wheel on its bearings. The integrated spindle nut helps keep the bearing setting in place, while lubricant inside the hub reduces heat and friction as the wheel turns.
On affected trailers, Great Dane found that some hubs left the manufacturing facility with too little lubricant. Low lubricant leaves the bearings without the oil film they need, so heat and wear build inside the hub. As the bearing wears, the wheel end develops excess play, and the hub bearing can fail.
The warning sign listed for this recall is an ABS malfunction indicator lamp. That light points to excessive wheel-end play, so a driver or fleet operator should treat it as a wheel hub warning, not only an ABS issue.
Who's affected?
| 2023 Great Dane Champion | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 562 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 4 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
A failed hub bearing can let the wheel hub assembly detach, reducing stability and control or creating a road hazard, which increases crash risk. If the ABS malfunction indicator lamp comes on, treat it as a warning sign for excessive wheel end play and schedule service promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Great Dane Champion is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to schedule the free wheel-hub inspection that checks the under-lubricated hub bearings.
- Have the dealer add the proper wheel-hub lubricant if the inspection finds low lubrication.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 23V230 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the inspection and any lubricant service are complete; a failing hub bearing can let the wheel hub assembly detach.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Great Dane technician inspects the trailer wheel hubs and adds the proper amount of lubricant when a hub is short. The inspection and lubricant service are free under recall 23V230. Great Dane's reimbursement plan pays the customer for 1 hour of labor per trailer inspected. Keep documentation for the inspection and labor charge, and ask Great Dane customer service how to submit it for reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 31, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 30, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| May 30, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 30, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V230?
Recall 23V230 covers 562 2023 Great Dane Champion Dry Van trailers with wheel hubs that have too little lubrication. Hub bearing failure can cause the wheel hub assembly to detach, causing loss of stability and control or creating a road hazard. Great Dane dealers will inspect the hubs and add lubricant for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Great Dane Champion is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 23V230. If it is, contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to schedule the wheel hub inspection and lubricant service. Reference recall number 23V230 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, and Great Dane says dealers will inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant as needed free of charge.
Is it safe to use my 2023 Great Dane Champion trailer before the repair?
This recall does not include a do-not-drive instruction, but the defect affects wheel hub lubrication. Hub bearing failure can cause the wheel hub assembly to detach, leading to loss of stability and control or a road hazard. Confirm your VIN and ask the dealer how to handle the trailer before inspection.
When were owners notified about recall 23V230?
Great Dane mailed owner notification letters on May 19, 2023. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2023 Great Dane Champion is included, then call Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 or a franchised dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V230000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-877-369-3493 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V230 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V230000 |
Source documents
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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 →