Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Grech Strada, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-491 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2025. Updated daily.
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Grech.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Strada median. How we score
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On June 5, 2025, while driving eastbound on Interstate 20 in Louisiana between Ruston and Monroe, the awning unexpectedly deployed while the RV was in motion. This sudden deployment posed a significant threat to myself, my passengers, and other motorists. Fortunately, no collision occurred, but the…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.