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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V656000·Announced 2026-10-06

Great Dane Recalls 2027 Champion Trailers Due to Coupler Defect

Great Dane is recalling 2027 Champion dry van trailers because an incorrect coupler plate may prevent proper coupling, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that may cause a trailer to detach, increasing the risk of a crash. The source does not report any injuries or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the upper coupler may have an incorrect bottom plate installed. This issue can cause the kingpin to protrude, which prevents the trailer from coupling properly to a tractor unit.

An improperly coupled trailer may detach while in operation, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or crashes associated with this defect.

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 on December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493 for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
GREAT DANE CHAMPION
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
69

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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