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NHTSA Recall 26V465000: Bumpers (structure)

Great Dane Trailers reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 2027 Great Dane Champion.

11
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (September 3)
NHTSA campaign26V465000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS
Report receivedJuly 17, 2026
Owner notificationSeptember 3, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

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."

Safety risk

A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V465000

Make and modelModel years
Great Dane Champion2027

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.