Body: hatchback/liftgateRecall 25V-848 · 2024–2025 Great Dane Champion

Great Dane Trailers recall 25V-848 covers 3 2024–2025 Great Dane Champion for a body: hatchback/liftgate problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2025.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected31 model

ReportedDec 9, 2025Owners notified Jan 28, 2026

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V848000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Champion trailers. The cylinder pin in the slide liftgate may be insufficiently lubricated, which can cause the pin to seize, resulting in lift gate failure.

The risk

A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

Great Dane will work with Hiab to replace the lift gate cylinder pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Great Dane Champion2024, 2025

Built from December 14, 2023 to January 24, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.