2025 Great Dane Champion Recall: Rear impact guard may have been welded improperly
NHTSA campaign 24V689000 · Structure · filed Sep 13, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Van trailers. The rear impact guard may have been welded improperly.
The risk
A rear impact guard that is not properly secured can increase the risk of injury during a 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
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear impact guard as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | Champion | 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V689000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.