Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V825000 Reported November 21, 2018

Rear impact guards too narrow/fmvss 223

Great Dane Trailers · N/A · 102 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V825000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
102
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 21, 2018
Completion Rate
89.22

Defect Summary

Great dane trailers (great dane) is recalling certain 2019 great dane freedom combo drop deck platform trailers. the rear impact guards on these vehicles may be too narrow. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 223, "rear impact guards."

Safety Consequence

If the rear impact guards do not meet the width requirements, the guards may not prevent a vehicle from going under the trailer in the event of a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Great dane will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear impact guard extensions, free of charge. the recall began december 21, 2018. owners may contact great dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Great Dane Trailers dealer and reference recall ID 18V825000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V825000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V825000?

NHTSA recall 18V825000 was issued by Great Dane Trailers on November 21, 2018. It addresses: Rear impact guards too narrow/fmvss 223. The recall affects approximately 102 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Great Dane Trailers dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V825000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.