2025 Great Dane Champion Recall Information and Defects
The 2025 Great Dane Champion has 6 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Great Dane Trailers. These critical defects primarily concern frame and members, trailer hitches, and tires. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (6 Defects)
Defect #1: Frame And Members Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 24V922000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2024-12-12
Description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Freight trailers. Missing kingpin welds may prevent the upper coupler from securely connecting the trailer.
Consequence
An insecure connect may allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper couplers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. 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 nhtsa. Gov
Defect #2: Trailer Hitches Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 24V922000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2024-12-12
Description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Freight trailers. Missing kingpin welds may prevent the upper coupler from securely connecting the trailer.
Consequence
An insecure connect may allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper couplers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. 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 nhtsa. Gov
Defect #3: Tires Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 25V200000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2025-04-01
Description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Champion Dry Van trailers equipped with Bridgestone R123 Ecopia tires, size 295/75R22.5. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly with one of the three stabilizer ply belts applied in the wrong orientation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars."
Consequence
Incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bridgestone (BATO) dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact BATO customer service at
1-800-847-3272 or Great Dane customer service at
1-877-369-3493
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa. Gov
Defect #4: Recreational Vehicle/trailer Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 24V689000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2024-09-17
Description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Van trailers. The rear impact guard may have been welded improperly.
Consequence
A rear impact guard that is not properly secured can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear impact guard as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. 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
Defect #5: Underride Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 24V689000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2024-09-17
Description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Van trailers. The rear impact guard may have been welded improperly.
Consequence
A rear impact guard that is not properly secured can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear impact guard as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. 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
Defect #6: Tires Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 25V200000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2025-04-01
Description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Champion Dry Van trailers equipped with Bridgestone R123 Ecopia tires, size 295/75R22.5. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly with one of the three stabilizer ply belts applied in the wrong orientation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars."
Consequence
Incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bridgestone (BATO) dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact BATO customer service at
1-800-847-3272 or Great Dane customer service at
1-877-369-3493
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa. Gov
