Great Dane recall: Trailer hitches
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers. The upper coupler may have an incorrect bottom plate installed. The kingpin may protrude, preventing the trailer from coupling properly.
What could happen
An improperly coupled trailer may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to use their trailers until the repair is completed. Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper coupler assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Vehicles covered
- Great Dane Champion 2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V656000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Great Dane Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 6, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 69
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026
- Part
- Trailer hitches
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Great Dane recall: Equipment Oct 23, 2026
- Great Dane recall: Structure Jul 17, 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.