Missing Rear Impact Guard Extension Channels/FMVSS 224
Non-Compliance Recall
- Manufacturer
- Great Dane Trailers
- Units affected
- 11
- Recall opened
- —
- Report date
- Jul 17, 2026
- Manufacturer campaign
- —
- Type
- Recall
Affected vehicles (1)
- GREAT DANE CHAMPION2027
Defect
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 / consequence
A rear impact guard that is not properly installed can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V465000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.