2025 GREAT DANE CHAMPION

4 recalls — 0 complaints

25V848000 Dec 9, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
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.
Consequence
A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury.
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.
3 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
25V200000 Mar 28, 2025
TIRES
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 vehi... Read more
Consequence
Incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
16 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
24V922000 Dec 11, 2024
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
Consequence
An unsecure connect may allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
225 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
24V689000 Sep 13, 2024
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect 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.
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.
10 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers

No complaints found for this vehicle.

GREAT DANE CHAMPION — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GREAT DANE CHAMPION across all model years (2020–2026).

21 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GREAT DANE CHAMPION — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2026 2 0 View
2025 (current) 4 0
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2022 5 0 View
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