Recall 18V736 affects 28 2019 Great Dane Champion Composite Dry trailers with too little reflective tape. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
Great Dane is recalling 28 2019 Champion Composite Dry trailers because they were built with too little reflective conspicuity tape along the trailer sides. Reduced visibility to other drivers raises the risk of a crash, and Great Dane dealers will install the required reflective tape free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The reflective conspicuity tape on a 2019 Great Dane Champion Composite Dry trailer is the bright strip along the sidewall that catches headlights. At night or in low light, that tape helps other drivers see the trailer's side and judge its length. It is part of the trailer's visibility equipment, not a power or braking component.
On affected trailers, the sidewall received 26 feet of tape instead of the required 26.5 feet. The short tape length came from an incorrect engineering template used for Champion Composite Plate dry freight trailers built at the Terre Haute facility. That left the trailer short of the visibility standard for lamps, reflective devices, and related equipment.
An owner is not expected to feel or hear this problem while driving. There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is found by checking the amount and placement of reflective tape on the trailer sidewall.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Great Dane Champion Composite Dry | visibility component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 28 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Great Dane Champion Composite Dry trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the required reflective tape, the trailer is less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Schedule the repair soon and use extra care around traffic until the tape is added. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Great Dane Champion Composite Dry trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to schedule the free reflective-tape installation that fixes the trailer visibility issue.
- Bring the recall notice if Great Dane mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V736 when you call.
- Avoid operating the trailer in low light until the added reflective tape is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Great Dane technician checks the trailer conspicuity markings and installs an additional 12 inches of reflective tape on each side of the trailer. The tape and labor are free under the recall. If you've already paid out of pocket for this reflective tape correction, Great Dane has a general reimbursement plan on file. Ask Great Dane customer service or the service desk how to submit repair documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 17, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 30, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V736?
Recall 18V736 covers 28 2019 Great Dane Champion Composite Dry trailers with too little reflective conspicuity tape along the trailer length. The trailer does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, and reduced visibility to other drivers increases crash risk. Great Dane dealers will add reflective tape for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Great Dane Champion Composite Dry is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 18V736. If it is, contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to schedule installation of the additional reflective conspicuity tape. Reference recall 18V736 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. Great Dane dealers will install an additional 12 inches of reflective conspicuity tape on each side of the trailer free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced trailer visibility to other drivers. Recall 18V736 involves missing reflective conspicuity tape along the trailer length, which increases crash risk because other drivers have less visual marking to judge the trailer's size and position.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V736000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-877-369-3493 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V736 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V736000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →