United StatesCertain 2027 Champion dry van trailers built by Great Dane Trailers may have been produced without the rear impact guard extension channels; affected trailers are those missing those channels. They were recalled because that condition causes noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 224 and can increase the risk of injury in a rear crash; dealers will install the extension channels free of charge, owner letters were mailed September 3, 2026, and owners may contact Great Dane at 1-877-369-3493.
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V465000
The hazard
A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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