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Great Dane Champion Trailers

The upper coupler may have an incorrect bottom plate, causing the trailer to detach and crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers because the upper coupler may have an incorrect bottom plate installed. The kingpin may protrude, preventing the trailer from coupling properly. An improperly coupled trailer may detach, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 69 vehicles nationwide.

Reported to NHTSA October 6, 2026. 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.

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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. You are advised not to use their trailers until the repair is completed. Free of charge.
  3. 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. You may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Great Dane affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Great Dane

  • Champion (2027)

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
Do not drive
Risk

Do not drive

NHTSA says not to drive it until it is repaired.

NHTSA warning · How risk is rated

Campaign
26V656000
Vehicles affected
69
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-877-369-3493

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 22, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)