2025 Grand Design LINEAGE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
3,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs | 1 |
Equipment: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Suspension:Rear:Springs: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2025: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Equipment leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11681267 · 2025-08-18 (August 18, 2025)
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 replaced or overlaid. My and other's safety has been put at risk. When the engine dies the vehicle has no power steering or power brakes. Pulling over to a safe location is difficult or not available.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11681267 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11727477 · 2026-03-27 (March 27, 2026)
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 had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no open recall.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11727477 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11754990 · 2026-08-05 (August 5, 2026)
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 the rear spring pack and the bump stop because the rear of the vehicle was significantly heavier than the front. The contact stated that the rear springs were resting on the frame of the vehicle. No war…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11754990 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
7 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
24V863000 · Equipment:Electrical:Engine Block Heater
Reported: 2024-11-15 (November 15, 2024)
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.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V473000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | Latches/Locks/Linkages
Reported: 2025-07-17 (July 17, 2025)
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.
Consequence: Door latch failure may prevent occupants from exiting the vehicle in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V042000 · Structure:Critical Fasteners | Equipment:Electrical:Accessory Generator:Solar Panel
Reported: 2026-01-23 (January 23, 2026)
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.
Consequence: A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V058000 · Seats
Reported: 2026-01-30 (January 30, 2026)
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.”
Consequence: A loose seat base increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V174000 · Electrical System | Structure:Body:Step/Ladder
Reported: 2026-03-20 (March 20, 2026)
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.
Consequence: Steps extending while in transit increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V276000 · Structure:Critical Fasteners | Equipment:Electrical:Accessory Generator:Solar Panel
Reported: 2026-04-30 (April 30, 2026)
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.
Consequence: A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V277000 · Seats:Critical Fasteners
Reported: 2026-04-30 (April 30, 2026)
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.”
Consequence: A loose base may allow the seat to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗