NHTSA vehicle safety data
2027 Great Dane Champion Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2027 Great Dane Champion has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Great Dane dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2027 Great Dane Champion. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA #26V465000Reported July 17, 2026 · Great Dane Trailers
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Defect description
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 consequence
A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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