Great Dane recalls 2027 Champion and Everest van trailers over landing gear welds that may fail
The welds on the landing gear k-brace of these trailers may fail, which could make the landing gear collapse and raise the risk of injury.
What to do
Great Dane will inspect the landing gear k-brace and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493; letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Great Dane Everest, Champion 2027
- Company
- Great Dane Trailers
- Hazard
- A trailer landing gear that collapses increases the risk of injury.
- Units
- 6,810 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V708000
- Model years: 2027
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Official notice
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- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
- Defect
- Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion and Everest van trailers. The trailer landing gear k-brace welds may fail, resulting in the landing gear collapsing.
- Consequence
- A trailer landing gear that collapses increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Great Dane will inspect and replace the landing gear k-brace as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
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