Models
Every Great Dane model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer | 1987–2012 | 21 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Van · DRY Freight Van · GCD · Great Dane · Platform Trailer · Refrigerated Trailer · SSL · Super Seal · Champion · Champion CL Drop Deck · Champion Composite DRY · Classic Refrigerated Trailer · Converter Dolly · DRY Freight Semi-Trailer · DRY Van · Everest · Everest SS · Flatbed Trailer · Freedom · GPA · P-Model · refridgerated-trailer · Semi Van · Super Seal Refrigerated Trailer · Truck Body · Van Trailer.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All Great Dane models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Wheels5
- Power train5
- Structure4
- Service brakes, air4
- Suspension3
- Unknown or other2
- Trailer hitches2
- Tires2
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers. The upper coupler may have an incorrect bottom plate installed. The kingpin may protrude, preventing the trailer from coupling properly.
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers The trailers may have been produced without the installation of the rear impact guard extension channels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2026 Champion dry van trailers. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Van trailers. The rear impact guard may have been welded improperly.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words