NHTSA Recall 18V825000: Structure
Great Dane Trailers reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 102 vehicles. It affects 2019 Great Dane Freedom.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V825000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | November 21, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 21, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2019 Great Dane Freedom Combo Drop Deck Platform trailers. The rear impact guards on these vehicles may be too narrow. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."
Safety risk
If the rear impact guards do not meet the width requirements, the guards may not prevent a vehicle from going under the trailer in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear impact guard extensions, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. 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 www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V825000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Great Dane Freedom | 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.