The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V689000·Announced 2024-09-13

Great Dane Recalls 2025 Champion Trailers Due to Rear Impact Guard Welding Defect

Great Dane is recalling 2025 Champion Dry Van trailers because the rear impact guard may be improperly welded, increasing injury risk in crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly welded rear impact guard) that increases the risk of injury during a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Van trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the rear impact guard may have been welded improperly.

A rear impact guard that is not properly secured can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and repair the rear impact guard as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2024. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GREAT DANE CHAMPION
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CHAMPION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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