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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Great Dane Trailers: Missing Kingpin Welds May Allow Trailer Separation

Agency Publication Date: December 11, 2024
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Summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling 225 of its 2025 Champion Dry Freight trailers due to a manufacturing defect where kingpin welds may be missing. These missing welds can prevent the upper coupler from securely connecting the trailer to the tow vehicle. Great Dane will inspect all affected trailers and replace the upper couplers as necessary at no cost to owners.

Risk

A trailer that is not securely connected to the tow vehicle can detach while in motion, creating an immediate road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your fleet records to determine if you own a 2025 Great Dane Champion Dry Freight trailer.
  2. Contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to schedule a free inspection and potential replacement of the upper coupler.
  3. Review your mail for the owner notification letter, which Great Dane mailed on December 19, 2024.
  4. Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper couplers as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
  5. For additional questions or to check your VIN for open recalls, contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Inspection and potential replacement of the upper coupler.

How to: Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper couplers as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Great Dane Champion Dry Freight Trailers
Part / Model:
Champion Dry Freight
Date Ranges: Model Year 2025

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V922000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
Sold By: Great Dane Trailers
Units Affected: 225 vehicles(5% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 19, 2024
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: August 13, 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