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Great Dane 2026 Champion Dry Van Trailers

The 2026 Champion dry van trailers have deck pins that may break, causing the liftgate platform to fall and risk injury.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2026 Champion dry van trailers because the deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling. A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury. The recall affects 6 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2026. Great Dane will work with Hiab to inspect and replace the deck pins and bushing kits as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Great Dane will work with Hiab to inspect and replace the deck pins and bushing kits as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. You may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Great Dane will work with Hiab to inspect and replace the deck pins and bushing kits as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Is your Great Dane affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Great Dane

  • Champion (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Great Dane Trailers
Component
Vehicle structure defect
Campaign
26V383000
Vehicles affected
6
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-877-369-3493

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)