GREAT DANE — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-12-11

Great Dane Champion Dry Freight trailers' kingpin welds may be missing

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-11
Manufacturer	Great Dane Trailers
Models affected	CHAMPION
Model year	2025
Units affected	225
Defect	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._x000D_ An insecure connect may allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	STRUCTURE
Remedy	Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper couplers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Recall number	24V922000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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