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Great Dane Trailers - Do not tow: incorrect plate in coupler may cause trailer to detach

Official notice

7 Oct 2026

Last checked

22 Oct 2026

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An official NHTSA notice concerns Great Dane Trailers - Do not tow: incorrect plate in coupler may cause trailer to detach. The official notice reports a defect involving the towing equipment. This could increase the risk of a crash. Published 2026-10-20.

What to do now

Follow the interim precautions in the official notice until the recall repair is completed. Arrange a free inspection, repair and replacement as directed in the official notice. Read the official NHTSA notice for the full instructions.

Units affected

69

Recall number

26V656

Official notice

2026-10-20

The hazard

Park the vehicle

The official notice reports a defect involving the towing equipment. This could increase the risk of a crash.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Years

2027

Recall Numbers

26V656

Campaign Numbers

26V656

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Affected products

Product 1

Great Dane Trailers — Do Not Tow: Incorrect Plate in Coupler May Cause Trailer to Detach

Units affected

69

Risk / hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the towing equipment. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Great Dane Trailers. Contact: Great dane trailers.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type D

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

26V656

Campaign number

26V656

Units affected

69

Classification

Type D

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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