2026 Great Dane Champion recall: Liftgate Deck Pins May Break
Report received by NHTSA: June 11, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
6 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Great Dane Champion.
- Compared with
Great Dane Trailers has 5 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
27 earlier NHTSA recalls by Great Dane Trailers since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 9, 2025 Great Dane Trailers recall: Lift Gate May Fail (agency record)
- June 26, 2025 Great Dane Trailers recall: Improperly Tightened Roll-Up Door Bolts (agency record)
- March 28, 2025 Great Dane Trailers recall: Tires Manufactured Incorrectly/FMVSS 119 (agency record)
- Dec. 11, 2024 Great Dane Trailers recall: Missing Kingpin Welds May Allow Trailer Separation (agency record)
- Sept. 13, 2024 Great Dane Trailers recall: Improperly Welded Rear Impact Guard (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Great Dane Champion 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V383000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Great Dane Trailers |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 11, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record