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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2026 Great Dane Champion Trailers Recalled for Loose Door Bolts

Agency Publication Date: June 26, 2025
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Summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling approximately 444 of its 2026 Champion dry van trailers because the roll-up door operator bolts may not have been properly tightened. This defect can cause the door to stick, making it much harder to open or close than intended. To fix this issue, dealers will tighten the operator bolts free of charge.

Risk

A door that sticks and requires extra force to move may suddenly release and move too fast, which can strike the user and increase the risk of physical injury.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2026 Great Dane Champion dry van trailers.
  2. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking the model name on your trailer or contacting your fleet manager.
  3. Contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to arrange for a free repair at an authorized dealership, where technicians will tighten the door operator bolts.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information regarding this recall (NHTSA campaign number 25V429).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free bolt tightening at dealership

How to: 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.

Affected Products

Product: 2026 Champion dry van trailers

Recall affects 444 units of the Champion dry van trailer series.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V429000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
Sold By: Great Dane Dealers
Units Affected: 444 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: August 15, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: September 9, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response