NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Great Dane Champion Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 Great Dane Champion has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2025 Great Dane Champion. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
NHTSA #25V848000Reported December 9, 2025 · Great Dane Trailers
Potentially affected: 3 vehicles
Defect description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Champion trailers. The cylinder pin in the slide liftgate may be insufficiently lubricated, which can cause the pin to seize, resulting in lift gate failure.
Safety consequence
A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Great Dane will work with Hiab to replace the lift gate cylinder pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
TIRES
NHTSA #25V200000Reported March 28, 2025 · Great Dane Trailers
Potentially affected: 16 vehicles
Defect 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."
Safety consequence
Incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA #24V922000Reported December 11, 2024 · Great Dane Trailers
Potentially affected: 225 vehicles
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
An unsecure connect may allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE
NHTSA #24V689000Reported September 13, 2024 · Great Dane Trailers
Potentially affected: 10 vehicles
Defect description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Van trailers. The rear impact guard may have been welded improperly.
Safety consequence
A rear impact guard that is not properly secured can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Other Great Dane Champion model years
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