Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V656000

Trailer hitches

Great Dane Trailers filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-10-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V656000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Vehicles affected
69
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-06

Defect description

Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers. The upper coupler may have an incorrect bottom plate installed. The kingpin may protrude, preventing the trailer from coupling properly.

Safety risk

An improperly coupled trailer may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
GREAT DANE Champion2027

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.