The defect
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Van trailers. The rear impact guard may have been welded improperly.
The risk
A rear impact guard that is not properly secured can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Great Dane Champion | 2025 |
Components: STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Champion | 2025 | 0 | 4 |
Other structure recalls in 2024
73 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the structure; Great Dane Trailers filed 40 campaigns in all.
| 24V824000 30 Dec 2024 | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 24V968000 23 Dec 2024 | Storyteller Overland |
| 24V963000 20 Dec 2024 | Orange EV |
| 24V964000 20 Dec 2024 | Orange EV |
| 24V922000 11 Dec 2024 | Great Dane Trailers |
| 24V918000 10 Dec 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V916000 10 Dec 2024 | Grand Design RV, LLC |
| 24V901000 28 Nov 2024 | McLaren Automotive Incorporated |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024