Vehicle recall 26V656000 · October 6, 2026
2027 Great Dane Champion
The upper coupler may have an incorrect bottom plate installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V656000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2026
- Filed by
- Great Dane Trailers
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 69
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Great Dane Champion (2027): 2027
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