Great Dane issues 'do not drive' warning on 69 Champion dry vans; Paccar and Volvo also recall trucks
Safety · Oct 28 · By Truker
Great Dane is telling owners of 69 model-year 2027 Champion dry van trailers not to use them until the upper coupler is repaired, because the kingpin may protrude and keep the trailer from coupling properly. NHTSA also posted smaller Paccar and Volvo truck recalls.
The points
- 1Great Dane's recall, NHTSA 26V656, was received Oct. 6, 2026. An incorrect bottom plate may be installed on the upper coupler of trailers built from Sept. 1, 2026. NHTSA says an improperly coupled trailer may detach, raising the risk of a crash, and lists the recall as Do Not Drive.
- 2Great Dane will inspect and replace the upper coupler assembly as needed, free of charge. Owner letters are expected Dec. 4. Great Dane customer service: 1-877-369-3493.
- 3Paccar recall 26PACH covers 310 model-year 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 589 and Kenworth T680, T880, W900 and W990 trucks whose sleeper bunk belt restraint webbing was not secured properly. Dealers will inspect and replace restraints free; letters are expected Dec. 13.
- 4Volvo recall RVXX2612 covers five 2025-2026 VNL trucks whose cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts. Dealers will install or tighten bolts free; letters are expected Dec. 14. Volvo Trucks customer service: 800-528-6586.
Why it matters
Fleets that took delivery of new 2027 Champion vans this fall should check VINs before dispatching them, since Great Dane says affected trailers shouldn't be used until repaired. Owners of the Paccar and Volvo trucks should watch for their December letters.
What we read
The Trucker, Oct. 26: thetrucker.com | NHTSA 26V656 via OEMDTC, Oct. 7: oemdtc.com