NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V465000 · Recalled July 17, 2026
Great Dane Champion recall (26V465000)
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Agency product description and boundaries
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."
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2. Agency hazard and consumer action
NHTSA reports: A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA consumer action: 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.
Affected product: Great Dane Champion recall status
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. Record retrieved September 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.