Recall 24V922 affects 225 2025 Great Dane Champion trailers for missing kingpin welds. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
Great Dane is recalling 225 2025 Champion dry freight trailers because missing kingpin welds can keep the upper coupler from securing the trailer to the tow vehicle. An unsecured connection can let the trailer detach and increase crash risk, and Great Dane dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The upper coupler on a 2025 Great Dane Champion dry freight trailer is the heavy plate and frame assembly at the front underside of the trailer. The kingpin is fixed into that coupler and locks into the tractor's fifth-wheel, so the tractor and trailer stay connected while pulling and braking.
On affected trailers, welds were missed where the hot dipped galvanized upper coupler attaches to the kingpin. That leaves the kingpin loose instead of fully tied into the coupler structure. If the kingpin moves under load, the fifth-wheel connection is not secure, and the trailer is not held to the tractor the way it was designed to be held.
The warning sign is movement or noise at the coupling point. Listen for a clunking sound while coupling or while checking that the fifth-wheel is locked, and watch for any movement when force is applied to the kingpin.
Who's affected?
The scope centers on the upper coupler assembly, listed under trailer hitch and frame structure components.
| 2025 Great Dane Champion | Trailer hitches |
|---|---|
| 2025 Great Dane Champion | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 225 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unsecured fifth-wheel connection can let the trailer detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. A clunk when coupling, movement at the kingpin during a lock check, or movement while confirming the fifth-wheel lock needs immediate dealer attention before towing again. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Great Dane Champion trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to schedule the free inspection and upper-coupler replacement that fixes the missing kingpin weld condition.
- Bring the recall notice if Great Dane mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V922 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the dealer confirms the upper coupler is secure or completes the repair.
- Call Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 with questions about scheduling or repair status.
What happens at the repair
Because Great Dane says there is no dealer network for this recall, the work goes through an authorized repair agent. At the service visit, that agent inspects the king pin welds for proper penetration and checks them against the design print. Any upper coupler with insufficient welds is replaced. Great Dane covers the recall work at no cost to the customer. Out of pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, since the trailers are within the warranty period.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 11, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 19, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 7, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| February 7, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 7, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V922?
Recall 24V922 covers 225 2025 Great Dane Champion Dry Freight trailers with missing kingpin welds. The defect can prevent the upper coupler from securely connecting the trailer, which can let the trailer detach from the tow vehicle and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2025 Great Dane Champion is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V922. If it is, contact a franchised Great Dane dealer or Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to schedule the inspection and upper-coupler replacement when needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Great Dane will inspect the trailer and replace the upper coupler when needed free of charge.
Is it safe to tow my Great Dane Champion trailer before the repair?
Confirm your VIN before towing decisions. This recall involves missing kingpin welds that can prevent a secure connection between the trailer and tow vehicle. If your trailer is included, ask the dealer or Great Dane customer service for handling instructions before moving it.
When were owners notified about recall 24V922?
Great Dane mailed owner notification letters on December 19, 2024. If you bought the trailer used or never received the letter, check your VIN and reference recall 24V922 when you contact a Great Dane dealer or customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V922000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-877-369-3493 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V922 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V922000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →