Official recall notice
NHTSAN/A
Missing Rear Impact Guard Extension Channels/FMVSS 224
- Recall date
- 2026-07-20
- Brand
- Great Dane Trailers
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 11
- Vehicle
- Great Dane Trailers
Why it was recalled
Hazard
A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended action
What to do
Dealers will install the rear impact guard extension channels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Product description
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."