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- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Freight trailers. Missing kingpin welds may prevent the upper coupler from securely connecting the trailer.
- Risk
- An unsecure connect may allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper couplers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some trailers have missing kingpin welds, which may prevent the upper coupler from connecting securely to the tow vehicle. If the connection is not secure, the trailer could detach while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, the manufacturer will inspect the upper coupler and replace it where needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 19, 2024. You can also contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Champion | 2025 |
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