2027 Great Dane Champion recalls and problems
The 2027 Great Dane Champion has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Great Dane dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2027 Great Dane Champion vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2027 Great Dane Champion recalls
Recall 26V-708: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: A trailer landing gear that collapses increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Recall 26V-656: Trailer Hitches
Problem: 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.
Risk: An improperly coupled trailer may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 were mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Recall 26V-465: Structure
Problem: 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."
Risk: A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2027 Great Dane Champion have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2027 Great Dane Champion: 26V-708 (equipment), 26V-656 (trailer hitches), 26V-465 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Great Dane recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Great Dane dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.