2018 Great Dane Champion CL Drop Deck Recall: Spare tire carriers may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting…
NHTSA campaign 18V923000 · Equipment · filed Dec 20, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2018 Champion CL Drop Deck trailers equipped with aluminum crossmembers. The spare tire carriers may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in the spare tire carrier detaching from the trailer.
The risk
A detached tire carrier would be a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the tire carrier using the correct attachment fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
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 www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | Champion CL Drop Deck | 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V923000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.