The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V465000·Announced 2026-07-17

Great Dane Recalls 2027 Champion Trailers for Rear Impact Guard Defect

Great Dane is recalling 2027 Champion dry van trailers because they may lack required rear impact guard extension channels, increasing injury risk in crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect that increases the risk of injury during a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicles may have been produced without the installation of the rear impact guard extension channels. As a result, these trailers fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 224, "Rear Impact Protection."

A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The source text does not report any specific accidents, injuries, or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will install the rear impact guard extension channels free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
GREAT DANE CHAMPION
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
11

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CHAMPION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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