Recall 25V061 covers 21,982 2019-2024 Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel trailers with unsupported step treads. Repair will be free at Grand Design dealers once available.
Grand Design is recalling 21,982 2019-2024 Solitude fifth wheel trailers because unsupported step tread joints can let the tread break. A broken step increases the risk of injury, and the Grand Design dealer repair will be free once the company makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The step tread is the flat surface you step on when moving between levels inside a 2019-2024 Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel trailer. It is supposed to carry foot weight across the full tread, with the riser supporting the edge beneath it. On these trailers, the recalled tread is laminated hardwood, meaning separate wood layers are bonded together to form the step.
The problem is where that laminated joint lands. If the joint lines up with the step riser, the joint area lacks support underneath. When weight is applied, the tread can split at that joint and break instead of staying solid. Grand Design says the replacement components use composite material, while the recalled parts use laminated hardwood.
Owners can notice separation at the lamination joint on the step tread before it fails. The tread texture can hide that separation, so there is not always a visible warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
The affected part appears under both body-structure and flooring component categories for the same step-tread issue.
| 2019 Grand Design Solitude | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Design Solitude | Flooring |
| 2024 Grand Design Solitude | body structure |
| 2024 Grand Design Solitude | Flooring |
| 2021 Grand Design Solitude | body structure |
| 2021 Grand Design Solitude | Flooring |
| 2022 Grand Design Solitude | body structure |
| 2022 Grand Design Solitude | Flooring |
| 2020 Grand Design Solitude | body structure |
| 2020 Grand Design Solitude | Flooring |
| 2023 Grand Design Solitude | body structure |
| 2023 Grand Design Solitude | Flooring |
| Units affected | 21,982 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific RV.
What's the safety risk?
A step tread that separates or breaks can cause someone using the step to fall, increasing the risk of injury. Inspect the step before use, and treat visible separation at the lamination joint as a reason to stop using that step and call the dealer. There is not always a warning sign before failure. Repair will be free at any franchised Grand Design dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2024 Grand Design Solitude is included in this recall.
- Wait for Grand Design or a franchised Grand Design dealer to confirm the free step-tread reinforcement is open for your VIN before scheduling.
- Avoid using the affected step until the metal bracket repair supports the step tread joints and the repair is complete.
- Contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 with questions and reference recall number 25V061 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Grand Design sent one, or give the dealer recall number 25V061 when the repair opens.
What happens at the repair
Grand Design has identified the dealer fix, but the final repair has not opened yet. Once Grand Design opens the repair, a Grand Design technician will reinforce the current step tread with a metal bracket. The final dealer repair will be free, with parts and labor covered under recall 25V061. If you already paid to have this step tread defect repaired, Grand Design says it will reimburse expenses related to the defect. Keep the invoice, proof of payment, and any repair notes so the service desk or Grand Design customer service can process the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 7, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 23, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 23, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 23, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V061?
Recall 25V061 covers 21,982 2019-2024 Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel trailers with step tread joints that can be unsupported and break. A broken step increases injury risk. Grand Design dealers will reinforce the current step tread with a metal bracket for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2024 Grand Design Solitude is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V061. If it is, call a franchised Grand Design dealer and ask about the step tread bracket reinforcement. Reference recall 25V061 or Grand Design recall number 910048 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 says dealers will reinforce the current step tread with a metal bracket free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from a broken step. The recall covers step tread joints that can lack support, allowing the tread to break when someone uses the steps. Until the repair is complete, use extra care entering or leaving the trailer.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Grand Design mailed owner notification letters on May 22, 2025. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 with recall number 910048.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V061000 |
|---|---|
| Grand Design customer service | 1-574-825-9679 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V061 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V061000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →