GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE (2019) recall — Suspension
Grand Design is recalling 2019 Imagine trailers with potential overheating hub bearings that could cause handling issues and crash risks. Owners must have hubs inspected and repaired free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Grand Design is recalling certain 2019 Imagine recreational trailers because their hub bearings may overheat and fail, which could lead to handling problems and crashes. Affected trailers were built on specific trailer axles and require free hub and bearing repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223904-grand-design-2019-imagine-trailers-suspension-recall-due-to-overheating.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223904-grand-design-2019-imagine-trailers-suspension-recall-due-to-overheating · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V823000
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“Grand Design 2019 Imagine Trailers: Suspension Recall Due to Overheating Bearings.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223904-grand-design-2019-imagine-trailers-suspension-recall-due-to-overheating. Based on NHTSA recall #18V823000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V823000).
Why it’s dangerous
The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased during manufacturing, causing them to overheat. If the bearings overheat, the hub can fail, leading to handling issues and an increased risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Grand Design Imagine recreational trailers built on D28H, D35, D40 or D44 trailer axles are affected. Trailer owners who use the suspension system without proper bearing maintenance are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Grand Design Imagine trailer was built on D28H, D35, D40, or D44 trailer axles. The recall began December 12, 2018, and affects specific trailer models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Grand Design Customer Service
Call 1-574-825-9679 to confirm your trailer is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Hubs Inspected and Repaired
Dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910018.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2019 Grand Design Imagine trailer was built on D28H, D35, D40, or D44 trailer axles.
What should I do if my trailer is affected?
Contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 to schedule a free hub and bearing repair.
Contact Grand Design
We’ve drafted a message you can send Grand Design to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V823000 — Grand Design Grand Design Hello, I own a Grand Design that is covered by recall 18V823000 from Grand Design. The official recall notice states: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910018. 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 #18V823000 (November 20, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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