2027 Great Dane Champion, 2027 Great Dane Everest recall: Trailer Landing Gear Assembly Welds May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 23, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2027 Champion and Everest van trailers. The trailer landing gear k-brace welds may fail, resulting in the landing gear collapsing.
- The risk
A trailer landing gear that collapses increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
6,810 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Great Dane Champion, 2027 Great Dane Everest.
- 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
31 earlier NHTSA recalls by Great Dane Trailers since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 20, 2026 Great Dane Trailers equipment recall: Trailer Landing Gear Assembly Welds May Fail
- Oct. 6, 2026 2027 Great Dane Champion recall: Do Not Tow: Incorrect Plate in Coupler May Cause Trailer to Detach
- July 17, 2026 2027 Great Dane Champion recall: Missing Rear Impact Guard Extension Channels/FMVSS 224
- June 11, 2026 2026 Great Dane Champion recall: Liftgate Deck Pins May Break
- Dec. 9, 2025 Great Dane Trailers recall: Lift Gate May Fail (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Great Dane will inspect and replace the landing gear k-brace as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 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 2027
- Great Dane Everest 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V708000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Great Dane Trailers |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 23, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6,810 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