2026 Great Dane Champion recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2026 Champion dry van trailers. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
💥 The risk
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
Great Dane will work with Hiab to inspect and replace the deck pins and bushing kits as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V383000
- Manufacturer
- Great Dane Trailers
- Vehicles affected
- 6
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-369-3493
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 24, 2026
- Built
- Apr 1, 2024 – Mar 16, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR