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RV Manufacturer Issues Recall Due to Faulty Adhesive
An epoxy securing solar panels to the roof may fail, allowing the panels to detach.
Photo courtesy Grand Design Recreational Vehicles
MIDDLEBURY, IN—Grand Design Recreational Vehicles is recalling more than 1,200 model year 2025-2026 Lineage motorhomes. The epoxy adhesive securing solar panels to the roof may fail, allowing the panels to detach.
As many as 1,269 RVs may be affected by the recall, which was issued April 30. The cause of the issue is inadequate adhesion due to incompatibility between the epoxy and the roof and panel.
A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. For a motorhome’s driver, there is little or no warning that there is a problem.
To address the problem, dealers will secure the solar panels with mechanical fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 24.
In October, Grand Design Recreational Vehicles received a Quality Circle Award from the RV Dealers Association for the 12th consecutive year. This award is based on dealer feedback from the association’s annual dealer satisfaction survey, which evaluates RV manufacturers on four key performance areas: quality, parts, warranty, and sales.Looking for quick answers on assembly and manufacturing topics? Try Ask ASM, our new smart AI search tool. Ask ASM
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