NHTSA recall 26V465000 · Jul 17, 2026
Great Dane Trailers: Missing Rear Impact Guard Extension Channels/FMVSS 224
Product
2027 Champion dry van trailers The trailers may have been produced without the installation of the rear impact guard extension channels
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.
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- Summary
- 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."
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- Potentially affected
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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