Recall 25V848 affects 3 2024-2025 Great Dane Champion trailers for liftgate cylinder pins that can seize. Great Dane and Hiab replace them free.
Great Dane is recalling 3 2024-2025 Champion trailers under recall 25V848 because the cylinder pin in the slide liftgate can lack enough lubrication and seize during operation. A seized pin can lead to lift gate failure and increase the risk of injury; Great Dane dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Waltco ZS-33 slide liftgate on 2024-2025 Great Dane Champion trailers is a heavy-duty lift mounted to the trailer body. Its single-folding platform slides out and raises or lowers cargo, using a lift cylinder and pivot pin to carry the platform's movement under load. That pin has to stay lubricated so the cylinder can move freely in its bore.
On affected liftgates, lubricant did not penetrate the cylinder pivot pin adequately during manufacturing. With limited lubrication, the pin can seize in the bore instead of rotating as the liftgate moves. When that happens, the liftgate can malfunction or fail while carrying a load, increasing the risk of injury to the operator.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the liftgate sticks, binds, or moves unevenly, stop using the liftgate and have a Great Dane dealer inspect it.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2024 and 2025 Champion model years with the same Waltco ZS-33 slide lift and body structure component.
| 2025 Great Dane Champion | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2024 Great Dane Champion | body structure |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2024-2025 Great Dane Champion trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failing lift gate during operation increases the risk of injury to anyone near the gate. Keep people clear while loading or unloading, and schedule the repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Great Dane dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Great Dane Champion trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Great Dane dealer to schedule the free lift gate cylinder-pin replacement that fixes the pin seizure behind the lift gate failure.
- Bring the recall notice if Great Dane mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V848 when you call.
- Keep people clear of the lift gate during operation until the cylinder-pin replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Great Dane technician works with Hiab to replace the slide liftgate cylinder pins. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Hiab-Waltco is administering the campaign directly through its warranty process, with claims submitted through Waltco Warranty. If you already paid for a related liftgate pin repair, ask the service desk how to submit the repair paperwork through the Hiab-Waltco warranty claims process.
| Estimated time at dealer | 90 minutes |
|---|---|
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
Timeline
| December 9, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 2, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 2, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V848?
Recall 25V848 covers 3 2024-2025 Great Dane Champion trailers with a slide liftgate cylinder pin that can seize from insufficient lubrication, leading to lift gate failure during operation. Great Dane will work with Hiab to replace the lift gate cylinder pins for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Great Dane Champion is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V848. If it is, contact a franchised Great Dane dealer or Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493 to arrange the lift gate cylinder pin replacement with Hiab. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Great Dane will work with Hiab to replace the affected lift gate cylinder pins free of charge.
What is the safety risk with this Great Dane Champion liftgate recall?
The safety risk is injury during liftgate operation. If the cylinder pin seizes, the slide liftgate can fail while it is being used. Keep people clear of the liftgate area until the repair is complete, and arrange the free pin replacement if your VIN is included.
When were owners notified about recall 25V848?
Great Dane mailed owner notification letters on January 28, 2026. If you bought the trailer used or did not receive a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2024-2025 Great Dane Champion is included, then reference recall 25V848 when you contact Great Dane or the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V848000 |
|---|---|
| Great Dane customer service | 1-877-369-3493 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V848 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V848000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →