Wheels could loosen and take off flying in a travel trailer recall issue. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2025 Serenova travel trailers. The axle bearing nut may have been improperly tightened, causing the bearings to overheat. Overheated bearings can increase the risk of a fire or cause the tire to detach from the travel trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Grand Design axle nut remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the bearings as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910049.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Background on Grand Design axle nut issue
In late January of this year, a Grand Design dealer encountered a bad bearing problem on one of the units, now on recall. Grand Design contacted MORryde, the axle supplier. MORryde inspected Grand Design units, and the latter recommended that the axle supplier issue a recall. On February 10, MORryde issued a recall, and Grand Design followed suit on February 20.
The defect involves an over-torqued castle nut on the axle spindle assembly. An over-torqued castle nut can bind the wheel bearings, leading to excessive heat. An over-heated wheel bearing can lead to loose wheel(s), wheel coming off and even fire.
It’s all too reminiscent of the old Dad Joke. It runs, what did Kenny Rogers sing when the wheel fell off his skateboard? “You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel.”
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Thank you for the news, Russ and Tina! Yikes! A “thermal event” (to quote an earlier recall notice) or a detached wheel!?! What a pair of choices!?! Well, despite this, Grand Design has a ways to go in order catch Forest River as the “king” of recalls. Have a great day and safe travels!
Someone on MORryde’s line untrained and that doesn’t understand the design function of a castle nut!
Another not so grand design failure…where is the common sense over buying these junkers?