Recall 22V039 affects 20,144 2020-2021 Grand Design Imagine travel trailers for sharp cabinet handles. Repair is free at any franchised Grand Design dealer.
Grand Design is recalling 20,144 2020-2021 Imagine travel trailers because sharp edges on the cast aluminum cabinet-door and drawer pull handles create an injury risk. Those handles can scrape or cut an occupant, and Grand Design dealers will replace the handles free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The cabinet and drawer pull handles in affected 2020-2021 Grand Design Imagine travel trailers are cast aluminum pieces mounted inside the trailer. Their normal job is simple: give your hand a solid place to pull a door or drawer open and push it closed without contacting the cabinet edge.
On these trailers, the handle design uses square corners and abrupt edges. The machining leaves edges sharp enough to cut or scrape skin when a hand, arm, or leg hits the handle with enough force. The issue is with the shape of the original handle, not the cabinet door itself. Replacement handles use a rounded profile, so the contact points no longer have those abrupt corners.
There is no warning sign before failure. The handle looks like normal cabinet hardware until someone brushes, bumps, or grabs it in a way that brings skin across a sharp edge.
Who's affected?
Spans 2 model years of the Imagine, with the same interior door pull-handle component listed for 2020 and 2021.
| 2020 Grand Design Imagine | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2021 Grand Design Imagine | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 20,144 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Sharp handles can scrape or cut an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before contact with the handle, so avoid brushing against the sharp edge and schedule the handle replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Grand Design dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2021 Grand Design Imagine is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Grand Design dealer to schedule the free cabinet pull-handle replacement that removes the sharp-edged handles.
- Bring the recall notice if Grand Design mailed one, or reference recall number 22V039 when you call.
- Avoid using any cabinet door or drawer handle with a sharp edge until the replacement is complete.
- Call Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Grand Design technician replaces the cast aluminum pull handles on the cabinet doors and drawers covered by recall 22V039. The replacement handles and installation are free under the recall, with parts and labor covered by Grand Design. If you already paid for this handle replacement or installation, Grand Design reimburses customers for that paid service. Bring proof of payment and repair paperwork to the service desk or contact Grand Design customer service to start the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 28, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 7, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| March 9, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 14, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 14, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V039?
Recall 22V039 covers 20,144 2020-2021 Grand Design Imagine travel trailers with cast aluminum cabinet and drawer pull handles that have sharp edges. Grand Design dealers will replace the handles for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2021 Grand Design Imagine is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 22V039. If it is, contact a franchised Grand Design dealer to schedule the handle replacement. Reference recall number 22V039 or Grand Design recall 910027 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Grand Design will replace the affected cabinet and drawer handles free of charge at a franchised Grand Design dealer.
What is the safety risk from the Grand Design handle recall?
The sharp cabinet and drawer handles can scrape or cut an occupant, increasing injury risk inside the travel trailer. The fix is direct: a Grand Design dealer replaces the affected handles for free.
What if I bought my Grand Design Imagine used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the travel trailer, not the first owner. If Grand Design did not mail you the March 14, 2022 notice, check your VIN and reference recall 22V039 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V039000 |
|---|---|
| Grand Design customer service | 1-574-825-9679 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V039 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V039000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →