The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V708000·Announced 2026-10-23

Great Dane Recalls 2027 Champion and Everest Trailers for Landing Gear Defect

Great Dane is recalling 2027 Champion and Everest van trailers because landing gear welds may fail, causing the gear to collapse and increasing injury risk.

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 vehicle defect where landing gear welds may fail, causing the gear to collapse and increasing the risk of injury. The source does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2027 Champion and Everest van trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the trailer landing gear k-brace welds may fail, which can result in the landing gear collapsing.

A trailer landing gear that collapses increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths associated with this defect.

Great Dane will inspect and replace the landing gear k-brace as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 22, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
GREAT DANE CHAMPION, EVEREST
Brand
GREAT DANE
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
6,810

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 (2)

  • CHAMPION
  • EVEREST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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