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- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 are expected to be mailed December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Great Dane's customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
What this recall means for you
The upper coupler on certain trailers may have an incorrect bottom plate installed, and the kingpin may protrude. This can stop the trailer from coupling properly to the tow vehicle.
An improperly coupled trailer may detach while in use, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to use the trailer until the repair is completed.
The repair is free. Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper coupler assembly as necessary at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4, 2026, or you can contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Dane Champion | 2027 |
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