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December 7, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V943000
Insufficient Lubricant in Wheel Hub
Hub bearing failure could cause the wheel hub assembly to detach, causing a loss of stability and control, creating a road hazard, and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V943
Manufacturer Great Dane Trailers
Components WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,288
Summary
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2022 Champion dry van and Everest refrigerated trailers. The wheel hubs may have an insufficient amount of lubrication, which could cause the hub bearings to fail.
Remedy
Great Dane will work with SAF Holland, the wheel hub supplier, to inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
12/02/2021 Great Dane received a Lean Alert from SAF Holland concerning axle lube fill levels on buttoned up axles
12/06/2021 Holland began inspecting/correcting in-process and complete but not shipped equipment.
12/07/2021 Great Dane filed the initial notice of defect with the NHTSA
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
GREAT DANE | CHAMPION | 2022 |
GREAT DANE | EVEREST | 2022 |
8 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V943-2595.pdf 646.036KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V943-8263.PDF 213.573KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V943-3135.PDF 211.125KB
Recall 573 Report – February 8, 2022
RCLRPT-21V943-8721.PDF 213.586KB
Recall 573 Report – January 28, 2022
RCLRPT-21V943-2020.PDF 213.576KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-2
RCLQRT-21V943-6349.PDF 211.224KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-3
RCLQRT-21V943-4118.PDF 211.306KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2022-4
RCLQRT-21V943-5358.PDF 211.408KB
Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V943&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-943 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Great Dane Trailers Submission Date : FEB 08, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-943 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Great Dane Trailers Address : 602 E Lathrop Avenue Savannah GA 31415 Company phone : 912-232-4471 Population : Number of potentially involved : 3,288 Estimated percentage with defect : 3 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Great Dane Champion and Everest Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Great Dane received a number of pre-assembled axles that were deficient on lubricant fill in the wheel hubs. These axles were utilized to produce 2022 Model Great Dane Champion and Everest semi trailers in our Kewanee, IL, Jonesboro, AR, Elysburg, PA and Statesboro, GA, manufacturing facilities. Production Dates : MAR 12, 2021 – DEC 01, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Certain 2022 Great Dane Everest Refrigerated, and Champion Dry Van trailers were produced using a supplier assembled axle that may have had deficient lubricant fill levels in the wheel hubs. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Inadequate lubrication fill levels in the wheel hubs could lead to tapered roller bearings not receiving proper lubrication to support function. This could lead to a catastrophic failure of the hub bearings which could in an extreme case, cause the trailer’s wheel/tire/hub assembly to become detached; increasing the possibility of a loss of stability and/or control of the vehicle leading to a crash. Further if the trailer’s wheel/tire/hub assembly were to become detached it could create a hazard for other vehicles. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : ABS may illuminate indicating excessive wheel end play. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-943 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Holland Axle Buttoned Up Component Description : Holland Axle Buttoned Up as part of suspension system Component Part Number : 1004300026950 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : SAF Holland Address : 1950 Industrial BLVD Muskegon Michigan 49442 Country : United States Chronology : 12/02/2021 Great Dane received a Lean Alert from SAF Holland concerning axle lube fill levels on buttoned up axles 12/06/2021 Holland began inspecting/correcting in-process and complete but not shipped equipment. 12/07/2021 Great Dane filed the initial notice of defect with the NHTSA Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : SAF Holland will be working with Great Dane’s customer to inspect suspect population and repair any wheel ends that are found to have inadequate lubrication. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : After inspection and correction, the component will have the proper level of lubricant. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On 12/06/2021 SAF Holland began traveling to Great Dane manufacturing facilities to inspect and correct in-process and complete but not shipped equipment. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Great Dane intends to notify the affected owner by Feb. 1, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 01, 2022 – FEB 01, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-943 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 01, 2022 – FEB 01, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-943 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Great Dane Trailers Submission Date : DEC 07, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-943 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Great Dane Trailers Address : 602 E Lathrop Avenue Savannah GA 31415 Company phone : 912-232-4471 Population : Number of potentially involved : 3,288 Estimated percentage with defect : 3 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Great Dane Champion and Everest Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Great Dane received a number of pre-assembled axles that were deficient on lubricant fill in the wheel hubs. These axles were utilized to produce 2022 Model Great Dane Champion and Everest semi trailers in our Kewanee, IL, Jonesboro, AR, Elysburg, PA and Statesboro, GA, manufacturing facilities. Production Dates : MAR 12, 2021 – DEC 01, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Certain 2022 Great Dane Everest Refrigerated, and Champion Dry Van trailers were produced using a supplier assembled axle that may have had deficient lubricant fill levels in the wheel hubs. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Inadequate lubrication fill levels in the wheel hubs could lead to tapered roller bearings not receiving proper lubrication to support function. This could lead to a catastrophic failure of the hub bearings which could in an extreme case, cause the trailer’s wheel/tire/hub assembly to become detached; increasing the possibility of a loss of stability and/or control of the vehicle. Further if the trailer’s wheel/tire/hub assembly were to become detached it could create a hazard for other vehicles. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : ABS may illuminate indicating excessive wheel end play. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-943 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Holland Axle Buttoned Up Component Description : Holland Axle Buttoned Up as part of suspension system Component Part Number : 1004300026950 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : SAF Holland Address : 1950 Industrial BLVD Muskegon Michigan 49442 Country : United States Chronology : 12/02/2021 Great Dane received a Lean Alert from USF Holland concerning axle lube fill levels on buttoned up axles 12/06/2021 Holland began inspecting/correcting in-process and complete but not shipped equipment. 12/07/2021 Great Dane filed the initial notice of defect with the NHTSA Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : SAF Holland will be working with Great Dane’s customer to inspect suspect population and repair any wheel ends that are found to have inadequate lubrication. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : After inspection and correction, the component will have the proper level of lubricant. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On 12/06/2021 SAF Holland began traveling to Great Dane manufacturing facilities to inspect and correct in-process and complete but not shipped equipment. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Great Dane intends to notify the affected owner by Feb. 1, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 01, 2022 – FEB 01, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-943 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 01, 2022 – FEB 01, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-943 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Great Dane Trailers Submission Date : JAN 28, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-943 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Great Dane Trailers Address : 602 E Lathrop Avenue Savannah GA 31415 Company phone : 912-232-4471 Population : Number of potentially involved : 3,288 Estimated percentage with defect : 3 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Great Dane Champion and Everest Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Great Dane received a number of pre-assembled axles that were deficient on lubricant fill in the wheel hubs. These axles were utilized to produce 2022 Model Great Dane Champion and Everest semi trailers in our Kewanee, IL, Jonesboro, AR, Elysburg, PA and Statesboro, GA, manufacturing facilities. Production Dates : MAR 12, 2021 – DEC 01, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Certain 2022 Great Dane Everest Refrigerated, and Champion Dry Van trailers were produced using a supplier assembled axle that may have had deficient lubricant fill levels in the wheel hubs. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Inadequate lubrication fill levels in the wheel hubs could lead to tapered roller bearings not receiving proper lubrication to support function. This could lead to a catastrophic failure of the hub bearings which could in an extreme case, cause the trailer’s wheel/tire/hub assembly to become detached; increasing the possibility of a loss of stability and/or control of the vehicle. Further if the trailer’s wheel/tire/hub assembly were to become detached it could create a hazard for other vehicles. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : ABS may illuminate indicating excessive wheel end play. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-943 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Holland Axle Buttoned Up Component Description : Holland Axle Buttoned Up as part of suspension system Component Part Number : 1004300026950 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : SAF Holland Address : 1950 Industrial BLVD Muskegon Michigan 49442 Country : United States Chronology : 12/02/2021 Great Dane received a Lean Alert from SAF Holland concerning axle lube fill levels on buttoned up axles 12/06/2021 Holland began inspecting/correcting in-process and complete but not shipped equipment. 12/07/2021 Great Dane filed the initial notice of defect with the NHTSA Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : SAF Holland will be working with Great Dane’s customer to inspect suspect population and repair any wheel ends that are found to have inadequate lubrication. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : After inspection and correction, the component will have the proper level of lubricant. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On 12/06/2021 SAF Holland began traveling to Great Dane manufacturing facilities to inspect and correct in-process and complete but not shipped equipment. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Great Dane intends to notify the affected owner by Feb. 1, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 01, 2022 – FEB 01, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-943 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 01, 2022 – FEB 01, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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