2025 Grand Design Lineage problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear:springs (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (7)
Equipment:electrical:accessory Generator:solar Panel 2026-04-30 · campaign 26V276000 · 1,269 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lineage recreational vehicles. The adhesive securing the solar panels to the roof may fail, allowing the solar panel to detach.
Risk: A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install mechanical fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is M910059. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall 26V042.
Seats:critical Fasteners 2026-04-30 · campaign 26V277000 · 426 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lineage recreational vehicles. The driver and passenger seat bases may have not been tightened properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems.”
Risk: A loose base may allow the seat to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the seat bases as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall M910060.
Structure:body:step/Ladder 2026-03-20 · campaign 26V174000 · 1,127 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lineage motorhomes. The entry door position switch may not make adequate contact to read that the door is closed, which allows the steps to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk: Steps extending while in transit increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reposition the switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is M910058.
Seats 2026-01-30 · campaign 26V058000 · 683 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lineage motorhomes. The seat base on the driver and front passenger seat may have been improperly tightened, causing the base to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, “Seating Systems.”
Risk: A loose seat base increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the seat base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is M910057.
Equipment:electrical:accessory Generator:solar Panel 2026-01-23 · campaign 26V042000 · 460 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lineage recreational vehicles. The adhesive securing the solar panels to the roof may fail, allowing the solar panel to detach.
Risk: A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will properly secure the solar panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is M910053. This recall has been superseded by Recall 26V276.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2025-07-17 · campaign 25V473000 · 625 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lineage recreational trailers, equipped with Lippert Modularia entrance doors. The door latch mechanism may fail.
Risk: Door latch failure may prevent occupants from exiting the vehicle in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a new retainer clip and install a secondary retainer to the tension rod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is M910051.
Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater 2024-11-15 · campaign 24V863000 · 48 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2025 Lineage 25FW motorhomes. The battery warming pad was installed incorrectly, which can damage internal wiring and cause an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the battery warming pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910046.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · M920023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ac may not cool efficiently. process walks dealer through how to install a direct dump feature to the ac system and add insulation in the front cab area.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-03 · M920026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
n response to concerns the entry steps may unexpectedly deploy on the grand design lineage class c motorhomes gdrv has issued a service bulletin. bulletin covers 2025-2026 lineage class c motorhomes built with a sensor switch. the switch will be changed to a magnet to ensure better ability to main
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-24 · 25-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
relates to concerns that the slide may not fully retract at the bottom, causing water intrusion. 25fw lineage models built between 5/6/24 - 7/25/25 are potentially affected.
What owners report
2026-08-05 · Suspension:rear:springs · 3,300 mi“the contact owns a 2025 ford f-600 sd. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front of the vehicle raised up and the contact discovered that the vehicle, which had been converted into a motorhome, was improperly weighted, causing excessive weight on the rear axle. the contact stated that there was no clearance between th…”
2026-03-27 · Latches/Locks/Linkages“the contact owns a 2025 grand design lineage rv built on a 2024 mercedes-benz sprinter 4500 chassis. the contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v473000 (equipment, latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer …”
2025-08-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on 6/30/25 i originally reported the safety issue (case #11670309). the engine dies while driving. the display indicates "low fuel pressure" and the check engine light comes on. the vehicle has been to the ford service center several times for repair. they have validated the issue and have documented the dts codes. some components have been rep…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.