NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Great Dane Champion CL Drop Deck Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Great Dane Champion CL Drop Deck has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Great Dane dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Great Dane Champion CL Drop Deck. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #18V923000

Reported December 20, 2018 · Great Dane Trailers

Potentially affected: 141 vehicles

Defect description

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2018 Champion CL Drop Deck trailers equipped with aluminum crossmembers. The spare tire carriers may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in the spare tire carrier detaching from the trailer.

Safety consequence

A detached tire carrier would be a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the tire carrier using the correct attachment fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. 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.safercar.gov.

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