NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Great Dane Champion Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Great Dane Champion has 3 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 2026 Great Dane Champion. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA #26V383000Reported June 11, 2026 · Great Dane Trailers
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Defect description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2026 Champion dry van trailers. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
Safety consequence
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Great Dane will work with Hiab to inspect and replace the deck pins and bushing kits as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #25V429000Reported June 26, 2025 · Great Dane Trailers
Potentially affected: 444 vehicles
Defect description
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2026 Champion dry van trailers. The roll-up door operator bolts may not have been properly tightened and increasing the force required to open or close the door.
Safety consequence
A roll-up door that sticks and requires greater force to open or close may move too fast, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will tighten the operator bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Great Dane 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.
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