Great Dane recalls 69 2027 Champion dry van trailers over a part that may keep them from coupling properly
The upper coupler may have the wrong bottom plate, so the kingpin can stick out and stop the trailer from coupling properly, which could let it detach and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Do not use the trailer until it is repaired. Great Dane will inspect it and replace the upper coupler assembly if needed, free of charge; call customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
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Recall details
- Product
- Great Dane Champion 2027
- Company
- Great Dane Trailers
- Hazard
- An improperly coupled trailer may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 69 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V656000
- Model years: 2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Defect
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers. The upper coupler may have an incorrect bottom plate installed. The kingpin may protrude, preventing the trailer from coupling properly.
- Consequence
- An improperly coupled trailer may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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