NHTSASTRUCTURE
Great Dane Trailers - Missing Kingpin Welds May Allow Trailer Separation
Published: December 11, 2024Recall ID: 24V922000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unsecure connect may allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Great 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.
Affected Products
Missing Kingpin Welds May Allow Trailer Separation
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Missing Kingpin Welds May Allow Trailer Separation |
| Nhtsa id | 24V922000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V922000 |
| 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 2025 Champion Dry Freight trailers. Missing kingpin welds may prevent the upper coupler from securely connecting the trailer. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper couplers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493. |
| Consequence summary | An unsecure connect may allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 225 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |