Great Dane Trailers: Safety Recalls in 2025
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 3 safety recalls made by Great Dane Trailers in 2025. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 9, 2025
(Campaign #: 25E-025)
Lift Gate May Fail
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.
NHTSA ID: 25V848000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 26, 2025
(Campaign #: )
Improperly Tightened Roll-Up Door Bolts
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.
NHTSA ID: 25V429000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 444
Consequence Summary:
A roll-up door that sticks and requires greater force to open or close may move too fast, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 18.47
March 28, 2025
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Tires Manufactured Incorrectly/FMVSS 119
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."
NHTSA ID: 25V200000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 16
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No