Defect: 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."
Consequence: A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
3 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
Rear Threshold Plate
1
Roof Sheet
1
Trailer Axle
1
11035587
Date: 2026-07-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
TSB that includes the supplier's instructions for reinforcing and rewelding brake chamber brackets.
11033686
Date: 2026-05-29. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Instructions to inspect and repair the roof sheet where it attaches to the rear frame.
11033683
Date: 2026-05-19. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Instructions on adding welds to the rear threshold plate that were missed by the plant
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NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.