Recall 25V491 covers 1,276 2020-2025 Grech Strada, Turismo, and Terreno motorhomes for unintended awning extension. Free at any Grech dealer once available.
Grech is recalling 1,276 2020-2025 Strada, Turismo, and Terreno motorhomes under recall 25V491 because the retractable awning can extend unintentionally during transit. An awning that deploys on the road can distract nearby drivers or become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury; Grech dealers will complete the repair free of charge once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The Fiamma F65 Eagle awning on 2020-2025 Grech Strada, Turismo, and Terreno motorhomes is a retractable exterior shade mounted along the side of the coach. In normal use, its motor and winch extend the fabric when parked and pull it back into a secured travel position before the motorhome moves.
On affected motorhomes, the awning control can fail to stop the motors at the right point. If the microswitch does not disengage the motors, the motors overpower the winch and damage the gears inside it. Once those gears are damaged, the awning no longer stays fully secured and can extend unintentionally during transit.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner can find the awning deployed or partly extended after it has already moved, so the problem is not something to diagnose by sound, smell, or a dashboard light.
Who's affected?
Spans the Strada, Turismo, and Terreno across the 2020-2025 model years, all tied to Fiamma F65 Eagle awnings.
| 2022 Grech Strada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2025 Grech Strada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2025 Grech Turismo | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2024 Grech Turismo | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2021 Grech Strada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2020 Grech Strada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Grech Turismo | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2025 Grech Terreno | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2024 Grech Strada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2023 Grech Strada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2023 Grech Terreno | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2023 Grech Turismo | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Grech Terreno | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2021 Grech Turismo | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 1,276 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 19 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An awning that extends during transit can distract the driver or create a road hazard for nearby traffic, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. If your VIN is included, contact a Grech dealer and watch for any awning movement before travel. Repair will be free at any franchised Grech dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2025 Grech Strada, Turismo, or Terreno is included in this recall.
- Call Grech customer service at 1-951-688-8347 to ask when the free awning lock-plate and winch repair opens for your VIN.
- Keep Grech's owner letter with your records and reference recall number 25V491 when you call.
- Avoid driving with the awning unsecured; an awning that extends during transit can become a distraction or road hazard.
- Schedule the awning lock-plate installation and winch-assembly replacement once Grech opens the repair for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
Grech has identified the dealer repair for this recall: a Grech technician will install a lock plate and replace the winch assembly connected to the retractable awning. Because the remedy status is still under development, do not assume the final repair appointment is open at every dealer yet. Once the repair is available, parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm remedy availability before scheduling.
Timeline
| July 28, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| August 4, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 30, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 24, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V491?
Recall 25V491 covers 1,276 2020-2025 Grech Strada, Turismo, and Terreno motorhomes with a retractable awning that can extend unintentionally during transit. Grech dealers will install a lock plate and replace the winch assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2025 Grech Strada, Turismo, or Terreno is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 25V491. If it is, contact a franchised Grech dealer or Grech customer service at 1-951-688-8347 and ask about the lock plate and winch assembly repair. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Grech dealers will install a lock plate and replace the winch assembly free of charge for motorhomes included in recall 25V491.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an awning extending unintentionally while the motorhome is in transit. That can distract the driver or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Until repaired, keep the awning secured and call a Grech dealer if it will not stay retracted.
When did Grech send owner letters for recall 25V491?
Grech mailed owner notification letters on September 24, 2025. If you bought the motorhome used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Strada, Turismo, or Terreno is included, then contact a Grech dealer with recall number 25V491.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V491000 |
|---|---|
| Grech customer service | 1-951-688-8347 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V491 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V491000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →