NHTSASTRUCTURE
Great Dane Trailers - Lift Gate May Fail
Published: December 9, 2025Recall ID: 25V848000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Great 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.
Affected Products
Lift Gate May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Lift Gate May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 25V848000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V848000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Great Dane Trailers |
| Defect summary | Great 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. |
| Corrective action | Great Dane will work with Hiab to replace the lift gate cylinder pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493. |
| Consequence summary | A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25E-025 |
| Potentially affected | 3 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |