The worst 2026 Great Dane Champion problems
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Recalls 3
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2026 Champion dry van trailers. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
- Risk
- A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Great Dane will work with Hiab to inspect and replace the deck pins and bushing kits as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1‑877‑369‑3493.
Recall number 26V383000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 25V429000 · Recall details
Tires
- What is wrong
- Great 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."
- Risk
- Incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bridgestone (BATO) dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1‑800‑847‑3272 or Great Dane customer service at 1‑877‑369‑3493.
Recall number 25V200000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Great Dane Champion 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Work instructions for stop pipe relocation.
- TSB that includes the supplier's instructions for reinforcing and rewelding brake chamber brackets.
- Campaign to inspect and replace/repair interior cargo lighting for moisture intrusion/corrosion.
- Repair instructions for leveling the rear threshold with the rear frame buckplate.
- Replace non-locking nuts on side skirt brackets to nylon lock nuts.
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Questions about the 2026 Great Dane Champion
Is the 2026 Great Dane Champion reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2026 Great Dane Champion.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Great Dane Champion?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2026 Great Dane Champion have?
3 recalls, covering structure and tires.
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