910027 – Sharp Cabinet Handles May Cause Injury – 2020-2021 Grand Design Imagine Travel Trailers

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11333 County Road 2, Middlebury, IN 46540 Phone: 574-825-8000, Fax: 574-825-9700 granddesignrv.com Safety Recall #22V-039 Repair, Claim Preparation & Filing Instructions Please complete a warranty claim pre-authorization request using the following codes & labor times: REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS: Replace the cast aluminum square edged handles on the cabinet doors and drawers with a handle that has a rounded profile. LABOR: Operation Code: 910027 Fault Code: Recall Labor Time: 1.5 Hrs. Administrative Allowance: .1 PARTS: P/N 662704 (This is not a complete assembly kit, must order replacement quantity needed. Screws from original handles to be reused) Please follow attached repair instructions. Promptly submit all pre-authorizations/claims through our Dealer Portal. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call our Technical Service Team at 574-825-9249. 11333 County Road 2, Middlebury, IN 46540 Phone: 574-825-8000, Fax: 574-825-9700 granddesignrv.com Repair Instructions Recall 22V-039 Tools Needed: Tape measure, Philips’s screwdriver, drill with 1/16” drill bit, screw gun (optional) Step 1: Measure to the center of the existing handle from the closest edge of the door or drawer. Mark the position with a pencil mark or small piece of tape. Step 2: Using a screwdriver or screw gun, remove the standard equipped handles. Save the screws to reuse on replacement handles. Step 3: If you are using a screw gun, skip to step 5. Position the replacement handle in the desired position and mark the screw holes with a light pencil mark. Be sure the underside of the replacement handle is tight against the lip of the door or drawer. Step 4: Measure 3/8” from the tip of the drill bit and place a piece of tape to mark the depth. Do not drill any deeper or you may risk breaching the face of the door or drawer. Step 5: Using a screw gun or Phillip’s screwdriver, attach the replacement handle with the screws removed from the original handle. Step 6: Puddy old screw holes on doors as desired. Complete.

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11333 County Road 2, Middlebury, IN 46540 Phone: 574-825-8000, Fax: 574-825-9700 www.granddesignrv.com IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your <Model Year> Grand Design <Brand> <Model>, VIN <VIN> NHTSA Recall No. 22V-039 March 14, 2022 <Customer Name> <Customer Address> <City> <State> <ZIP code> Dear Grand Design RV Owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Grand Design RV has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2020-2021 Imagine recreational vehicles. Why is a recall being conducted? On select 2020-2021 Imagine Travel Trailers manufactured between June 3, 2019, and March 24, 2021, the cast aluminum handles on the cabinet doors and drawers incorporate sharp edged corners in their design that may cause personal injury in the event forceful contact is made. ! IMPORTANT !  Your vehicle falls within the recall population.  You should immediately schedule an appointment with your dealer to have your vehicle repaired. 11333 County Road 2, Middlebury, IN 46540 Phone: 574-825-8000, Fax: 574-825-9700 www.granddesignrv.com What are we doing about the problem? On affected vehicles, dealers will replace the square edged aluminum handles with new door and drawer handles that have a rounded profile. Grand Design dealers have been notified of this recall and have the required repair instructions available. Repair time is estimated to take no more than 1.5 hours. There will be no charge for this service through your Grand Design dealership. What should you do? Contact your selling or nearest Grand Design RV dealer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. If your distance from a Grand Design dealer is significant, please contact us at 574-825-9679 and choose the “Recall” prompt or email recall@granddesignrv.com We can discuss other arrangements to have the needed repairs completed. What if I no longer own this recreational vehicle? Notify Grand Design either by phone: 574-825-9679, fax: 574-825-9249, or email: registration@granddesignrv.com to inform us that you no longer own this vehicle. Please be sure to include your 17- digit VIN in all correspondence. Who should you contact if you have further questions or concerns? Please contact Grand Design either by phone: 574-825-9679, fax: 574-825-9249 and choose the “Recall” prompt, or email: recall@granddesignrv.com with any questions or concerns. If you are the lessor of this vehicle, please forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days to comply with federal regulations. If you have already paid to have your vehicle repaired for this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the charges you paid for the repair. To request reimbursement, please submit your request in writing along with a repair receipt to: Grand Design RV, Customer Service, 11356 County Road 2, Middlebury, IN 46540. If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe you have not been able to have your vehicle remedied without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C., 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause; however, your safety is our primary concern. Sincerely, Grand Design RV, LLC

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-039 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Grand Design RV, LLC Submission Date : FEB 02, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-039 Manufacturer Recall No. : 910027 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Grand Design RV, LLC Address : 11333 County Road 2 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : (574) 825-8000 x2015 Population : Number of potentially involved : 20,144 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2021 Grand Design RV Imagine Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Recall population was determined by vehicles that incorporated a specific design pull handle for the drawers & doors inside the vehicle. Vehicles not included in this recall incorporated other styles of handles. A total of 20,144 model year 2020-2021 Imagine Travel Trailer vehicles produced from 6/3/19 through 3/24/21 are affected. Production Dates : JUN 03, 2019 – MAR 24, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 573TE2721L1210583 End : 573TE2521L1212966 ✔ Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 573TE2520M3416308 End : 573TE2622M3421654 ✔ Not sequential VIN Range 3 : Begin : 573TE322XM5504622 End : 573TE3225M5506083 ✔ Not sequential VIN Range 4 : Begin : 573TE3228L6619020 End : 573TE3221M6632337 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The defect involves the design of cabinet door and drawer handles used in Imagine vehicles for model years 2020 & 2021. The cast aluminum handles incorporate square corners that may cause personal injury in the event forceful contact is made. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Vehicle occupants can be scraped or cut when contacting the corner of the handles with enough force. Description of the Cause : The cause is a result of the design and machining of the pull handles. The handles are cast aluminum and have square corners which can cut or scrape the user when contacted with enough force. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-039 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Pull Handle Component Description : Finshed Cast Aluminum Pull Handle Component Part Number : 662113 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Global Link Distribution Address : 700 Patricia Court Elkhart Indiana 46516 Country : United States Chronology : On October 27th, 2021, Grand Design was contacted by NHTSA regarding a personal injury reported on the D & I Report. Subsequently, Grand Design launched our due diligence efforts. On November 3rd, 2021, we responded to NHTSA with our findings. On November 16th, 2021, NHTSA contacted Grand Design for additional information. Responded with information on November 17th, 2021. Discussions continued with NHTSA on December 13th, 2021, with a commitment to follow up after the first of the year. January 4th, 2022, NHTSA informed us of a similar recall from another manufacturer. Following additional due diligence, we convened our Executive Safety Review Committee where it was decided to launch a product safety recall action. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Grand Design will provide replacement handle(s) and cover the cost of install at no expense to the customer. Customers that have paid to have this service performed will be reimbursed by Grand Design. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Replacement handles have a rounded profile without any abrupt edges or corners. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was resolved when model changes occurred for the 2022 model line and this subject handle was no longer used in production. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-039 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by First Class mail that their vehicle is affected by this recall. In addition, we will post recall information electronically for consumer access. Dealers will be notified of the recall action (by First Class mail & electronically) and will be supplied with repair instructions and vehicle identification information. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 07, 2022 – MAR 09, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 14, 2022 – MAR 16, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-039 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Grand Design RV, LLC Submission Date : JAN 28, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-039 Manufacturer Recall No. : 910027 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Grand Design RV, LLC Address : 11333 County Road 2 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : (574) 825-8000 x2015 Population : Number of potentially involved : 20,144 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2021 Grand Design RV Imagine Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Recall population was determined by vehicles that incorporated a specific design pull handle for the drawers & doors inside the vehicle. Vehicles not included in this recall incorporated other styles of handles. A total of 20,144 model year 2020-2021 Imagine Travel Trailer vehicles produced from 6/3/19 through 3/24/21 are affected. Production Dates : JUN 03, 2019 – MAR 24, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 573TE2721L1210583 End : 573TE2521L1212966 ✔ Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 573TE2520M3416308 End : 573TE2622M3421654 ✔ Not sequential VIN Range 3 : Begin : 573TE322XM5504622 End : 573TE3225M5506083 ✔ Not sequential VIN Range 4 : Begin : 573TE3228L6619020 End : 573TE3221M6632337 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The defect involves the design of cabinet door and drawer handles used in Imagine vehicles for model years 2020 & 2021. The cast aluminum handles incorporate square corners that may cause personal injury in the event forceful contact is made. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Vehicle occupants can be scraped or cut when contacting the corner of the handles with enough force. Description of the Cause : The cause is a result of the design and machining of the pull handles. The handles are cast aluminum and have square corners which can cut or scrape the user when contacted with enough force. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-039 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Pull Handle Component Description : Finshed Cast Aluminum Pull Handle Component Part Number : 662113 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On October 27th, 2021, Grand Design was contacted by NHTSA regarding a personal injury reported on the D & I Report. Subsequently, Grand Design launched our due diligence efforts. On November 3rd, 2021, we responded to NHTSA with our findings. On November 16th, 2021, NHTSA contacted Grand Design for additional information. Responded with information on November 17th, 2021. Discussions continued with NHTSA on December 13th, 2021, with a commitment to follow up after the first of the year. January 4th, 2022, NHTSA informed us of a similar recall from another manufacturer. Following additional due diligence, we convened our Executive Safety Review Committee where it was decided to launch a product safety recall action. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Grand Design will provide replacement handle(s) and cover the cost of install at no expense to the customer. Customers that have paid to have this service performed will be reimbursed by Grand Design. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Replacement handles have a rounded profile without any abrupt edges or corners. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was resolved when model changes occurred for the 2022 model line and this subject handle was no longer used in production. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-039 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by First Class mail that their vehicle is affected by this recall. In addition, we will post recall information electronically for consumer access. Dealers will be notified of the recall action (by First Class mail & electronically) and will be supplied with repair instructions and vehicle identification information. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 07, 2022 – MAR 09, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 14, 2022 – MAR 16, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-039 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Grand Design RV, LLC Submission Date : FEB 02, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-039 Manufacturer Recall No. : 910027 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Grand Design RV, LLC Address : 11333 County Road 2 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : (574) 825-8000 x2015 Population : Number of potentially involved : 20,144 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2021 Grand Design RV Imagine Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Recall population was determined by vehicles that incorporated a specific design pull handle for the drawers & doors inside the vehicle. Vehicles not included in this recall incorporated other styles of handles. A total of 20,144 model year 2020-2021 Imagine Travel Trailer vehicles produced from 6/3/19 through 3/24/21 are affected. Production Dates : JUN 03, 2019 – MAR 24, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 573TE2721L1210583 End : 573TE2521L1212966 ✔ Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 573TE2520M3416308 End : 573TE2622M3421654 ✔ Not sequential VIN Range 3 : Begin : 573TE322XM5504622 End : 573TE3225M5506083 ✔ Not sequential VIN Range 4 : Begin : 573TE3228L6619020 End : 573TE3221M6632337 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The defect involves the design of cabinet door and drawer handles used in Imagine vehicles for model years 2020 & 2021. The cast aluminum handles incorporate square corners that may cause personal injury in the event forceful contact is made. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Vehicle occupants can be scraped or cut when contacting the corner of the handles with enough force. Description of the Cause : The cause is a result of the design and machining of the pull handles. The handles are cast aluminum and have square corners which can cut or scrape the user when contacted with enough force. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-039 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Pull Handle Component Description : Finshed Cast Aluminum Pull Handle Component Part Number : 662113 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Global Link Distribution Address : 700 Patricia Court Elkhart Indiana 46516 Country : United States Chronology : On October 27th, 2021, Grand Design was contacted by NHTSA regarding a personal injury reported on the D & I Report. Subsequently, Grand Design launched our due diligence efforts. On November 3rd, 2021, we responded to NHTSA with our findings. On November 16th, 2021, NHTSA contacted Grand Design for additional information. Responded with information on November 17th, 2021. Discussions continued with NHTSA on December 13th, 2021, with a commitment to follow up after the first of the year. January 4th, 2022, NHTSA informed us of a similar recall from another manufacturer. Following additional due diligence, we convened our Executive Safety Review Committee where it was decided to launch a product safety recall action. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Grand Design will provide replacement handle(s) and cover the cost of install at no expense to the customer. Customers that have paid to have this service performed will be reimbursed by Grand Design. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Replacement handles have a rounded profile without any abrupt edges or corners. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was resolved when model changes occurred for the 2022 model line and this subject handle was no longer used in production. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-039 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by First Class mail that their vehicle is affected by this recall. In addition, we will post recall information electronically for consumer access. Dealers will be notified of the recall action (by First Class mail & electronically) and will be supplied with repair instructions and vehicle identification information. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 07, 2022 – MAR 09, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 14, 2022 – MAR 16, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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