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NHTSA Recall 25V429000: Door (structure)

Great Dane Trailers reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 444 vehicles. It affects 2026 Great Dane Champion.

444
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (August 15)
NHTSA campaign25V429000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR
Report receivedJune 26, 2025
Owner notificationAugust 15, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2026 Champion dry van trailers. The roll-up door operator bolts may not have been properly tightened and increasing the force required to open or close the door.

Safety risk

A roll-up door that sticks and requires greater force to open or close may move too fast, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the operator bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V429000

Make and modelModel years
Great Dane Champion2026

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.