NHTSA recall 26V465000
Structure › Body › Bumpers
Great Dane Champion
Reported Jul 17, 202611 vehicles affectedGreat Dane TrailersBuilt Feb 4, 2026 – Feb 17, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy
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.