NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1960–2027
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Our database holds 30 NHTSA owner-reported complaints filed against Great Dane vehicles. Our database also holds 81 safety recall campaigns and 1 NHTSA investigation covering at least one Great Dane model year.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer | 1987–2012 | 21 | 21 |
| Van | 1988–2015 | 2 | 3 |
| Dry Freight Van | 2015–2017 | 1 | 1 |
| Gcd | 2002–2004 | 1 | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1960–1989 | 1 | 8 |
| Platform Trailer | 1984–1989 | 1 | 3 |
| Reefer | 2007–2017 | 1 | 5 |
| 1040T | 1969 | 0 | 1 |
| Champion | 2020–2027 | 0 | 18 |
| Champion Cl Drop Deck | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Champion Composite Dry | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Classic Reefer | 2002–2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Converter Dolly | 2015–2016 | 0 | 3 |
| Dry Freight Semi-Trailer | 2011–2016 | 0 | 4 |
| Dry Van | 2002–2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Everest | 2019–2024 | 0 | 9 |
| Everest SS | 2018–2025 | 0 | 3 |
| Flatbed Trailer | 2013–2017 | 0 | 2 |
| Freedom | 2019–2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Gp | 1971–1974 | 0 | 1 |
| GP42 | 1979–1980 | 0 | 2 |
| Gpa | 2010–2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Gps | 1971–1974 | 0 | 1 |
| P-Model | 2002–2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Semi Van | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Seal Reefer | 2002–2004 | 0 | 1 |
| Truck Body | 2018–2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Van Trailer | 1987–1990 | 0 | 1 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.
The 8 newest campaigns covering a Great Dane vehicle in our database
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSTRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERSGreat Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers The trailers may have been produced without the installation of the rear impact guard extension channels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSGreat Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2026 Champion dry van trailers. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEGreat 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORGreat 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.
TIRESGreat Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Champion Dry Van trailers equipped with Bridgestone R123 Ecopia tires, size 295/75R22.5. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly with one of the three stabilizer ply belts applied in the wrong orientation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars."
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; TRAILER HITCHESGreat Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Freight trailers. Missing kingpin welds may prevent the upper coupler from securely connecting the trailer.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDEGreat Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Champion Dry Van trailers. The rear impact guard may have been welded improperly.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILERGreat Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2025 Everest SS refrigerated trailers. The support gear bracing mounts may have been welded improperly.
Every year with at least one publishable Great Dane model year
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