Great Dane recall: Structure
What is wrong
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers The trailers may have been produced without the installation of the rear impact guard extension channels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
What could happen
A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install the rear impact guard extension channels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Vehicles covered
- Great Dane Champion 2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V465000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Great Dane Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 17, 2026
- Owners notified
- Sep 3, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 4, 2026 to Feb 17, 2026
- Part
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 224
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Great Dane recall: Equipment Oct 23, 2026
- Great Dane recall: Trailer hitches Oct 6, 2026
- Great Dane recall: Structure Jun 11, 2026
- Great Dane recall: Structure Dec 9, 2025
- Great Dane recall: Structure Jun 26, 2025
- Great Dane recall: Tires Mar 28, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.