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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 24, 2018

GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE (2019) recall — Suspension

Grand Design is recalling 2019 Reflection, Imagine and Transcend travel trailers due to potential hub overheating and fire risk from missing inner bearings in axles.

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What happened, in plain English

Grand Design is recalling certain 2019 Reflection, Imagine, and Transcend travel trailers because their axles may have missing inner bearings that can cause hubs to overheat and smoke, increasing fire risk. This recall affects owners who purchased these trailers between October 2018 and present. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223903-grand-design-2019-travel-trailers-suspension-recall-risk-of-fire.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223903-grand-design-2019-travel-trailers-suspension-recall-risk-of-fire · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V658000

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“Grand Design 2019 Travel Trailers: Suspension Recall Risk of Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223903-grand-design-2019-travel-trailers-suspension-recall-risk-of-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #18V658000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V658000).

Why it’s dangerous

If the axles lack inner bearings on the hubs, the bearings can burn out, causing the hub to overheat and smoke. This overheating increases the risk of fire, especially during normal use when the trailer is moving.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2019 Grand Design Reflection, Imagine, and Transcend travel trailers are affected. Those who have the axles with missing inner bearings are most at risk of hub overheating and potential fire.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2019 Grand Design Reflection, Imagine, or Transcend travel trailer has axles with missing inner bearings on the hubs. The recall began October 22, 2018, and applies to all units purchased since then.

  • Brand
    Grand Design
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Grand Design

    Call 1-574-825-9679 to confirm your trailer is affected and schedule a free hub or axle replacement.

  2. Get Replacement Hubs

    Dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or axles at no cost to you.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910015.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The recall is happening because certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection, Imagine, and Transcend travel trailers have axles that may be missing inner bearings on the hubs, which can cause the bearings to burn out and lead to hub overheating and fire risk.

How do I know if my trailer is affected?

Your trailer is affected if it was purchased as a 2019 Grand Design Reflection, Imagine, or Transcend travel trailer and has axles with missing inner bearings on the hubs. The recall began October 22, 2018.

What should I do if I have the affected trailer?

Contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 to schedule a free hub or axle replacement with a dealer.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Grand Design to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 18V658000 — Grand Design Grand Design

Hello,

I own a Grand Design that is covered by recall 18V658000 from Grand Design.

The official recall notice states: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge.  The recall began October 22, 2018.  Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679.  Grand Design's number for this recall is 910015.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V658000 (September 24, 2018)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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