2025 GREAT DANE CHAMPION Complaints and Recall Information

The 2025 GREAT DANE CHAMPION has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues involving trailer parts and structural components as noted in recall campaigns, but no direct owner complaints are recorded.

There are five recalls affecting various systems on the 2025 GREAT DANE CHAMPION. These recalls involve tires, rear impact guards, trailer hitches, and frame components.

• Tires. Recall 25V200000 affects 16 trailers equipped with Bridgestone R123 Ecopia tires 295/75R22.5. One of the three stabilizer ply belts may be oriented incorrectly, causing noncompliance with FMVSS 119. The defect increases the risk of tire failure and crashes. Bridgestone dealers will replace the tires free of charge. Owner notifications are expected by May 27, 2025.
• Rear impact guard. Recall 24V689000 affects 10 trailers. The rear impact guard may have been welded improperly, raising the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect and repair the guard at no cost. Owner notifications were mailed November 5, 2024.
• Trailer hitch. Recall 24V922000 involves 225 Dry Freight trailers missing kingpin welds. This defect prevents the upper coupler from securely connecting the trailer, risking trailer detachment and crashes. Great Dane will inspect and replace upper couplers free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed December 19, 2024.
• Frame and members. As part of recall 24V922000, missing kingpin welds also affect frame and structural members on 225 trailers. The unsecure connection may cause trailer separation. Repairs include inspection and coupler replacement at no cost.

Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues should consult their state’s lemon law provisions for potential protection and guidance.