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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 16, 2018

GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION (2019) recall — Electrical System

Grand Design is recalling 2019 Reflection travel trailers with incorrect wiring that could cause fire. Owners must have their 50 amp mini-breaker inspected and re-wired free of charge by dealers.

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What happened, in plain English

Grand Design is recalling certain 2019 Reflection travel trailers because wiring to the 50 amp mini-breaker may be installed incorrectly, leaving the circuit unprotected. This could increase the risk of fire if the circuit overheats or shorts. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223907-grand-design-2019-reflection-rvs-fire-risk-from-incorrect-wiring.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223907-grand-design-2019-reflection-rvs-fire-risk-from-incorrect-wiring · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V729000

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“Grand Design 2019 Reflection RVs: Fire Risk from Incorrect Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223907-grand-design-2019-reflection-rvs-fire-risk-from-incorrect-wiring. Based on NHTSA recall #18V729000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V729000).

Why it’s dangerous

If the wires to the 50 amp mini-breaker are installed incorrectly, the circuit may not be protected from overheating or short circuits. This can increase the risk of fire in normal use.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2019 Grand Design Reflection travel trailers with model numbers 285BHTS, 287RLTS, or 297RSTS are affected. RV owners with electrical systems that could overheat or short-circuit are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 2019 Grand Design Reflection travel trailers with model numbers 285BHTS, 287RLTS, or 297RSTS. The recall began November 12, 2018, and was issued by Grand Design RV, LLC.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Grand Design Customer Service

    Call 1-574-825-9679 to schedule a dealer inspection for your 50 amp mini-breaker.

  2. Have Dealer Inspect Mini-Breaker

    Dealers will check and rewire the 50 amp mini-breaker if needed, free of charge.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 50 amp mini-breaker to make sure that it is wired correctly, re-wiring it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910016.

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Questions people ask

What models are affected by this recall?

2019 Grand Design Reflection travel trailers with model numbers 285BHTS, 287RLTS, and 297RSTS.

How can I check if my trailer is affected?

Check the model number on your trailer; affected models are 285BHTS, 287RLTS, and 297RSTS from the 2019 model year.

Is there a deadline to fix the issue?

The recall began November 12, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for the repair; dealers will handle it free of charge.

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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 18V729000 — Grand Design Grand Design

Hello,

I own a Grand Design that is covered by recall 18V729000 from Grand Design.

The official recall notice states: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 50 amp mini-breaker to make sure that it is wired correctly, re-wiring it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began November 12, 2018.  Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679.  Grand Design's number for this recall is 910016.

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 #18V729000 (October 16, 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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