Great Dane Champion Trailers Recall for Rear Impact Guard
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Great Dane Trailers is recalling 11 units of 2027 Champion dry van trailers due to missing rear impact guard extension channels.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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."
Which Products Are Affected
- Manufacturer: Great Dane Trailers
- Make: GREAT DANE
- Model: CHAMPION
- Model Year: 2027
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V465000
- Number of units affected: 11
- Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
What You Should Do
Dealers will install the rear impact guard extension channels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Why This Matters
A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V465000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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