01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2026 Great Dane Champion recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V383000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- June 11, 2026
- Potential units
- 6campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2026 Champion dry van trailers. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
Why it matters: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
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.
Owner notification: July 24, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
NHTSA 25V429000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- June 26, 2025
- Potential units
- 444campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A roll-up door that sticks and requires greater force to open or close may move too fast, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Owner notification: August 15, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
NHTSA 25V200000
- Component
- TIRES
- Report received
- March 28, 2025
- Potential units
- 16campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH