NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2027 Great Dane Champion recall: Missing Rear Impact Guard Extension Channels/FMVSS 224
- Recall number
- 26V465000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Great Dane Trailers
- Category
- Vehicles › Structure
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 11
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Structure
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | Champion | 2027 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V465000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.