GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION (2018) recall — Equipment
Grand Design is recalling 2018 Reflection travel trailers with insufficient tire clearance that could cause tire damage or blowouts when towed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Grand Design is recalling certain 2018 Reflection travel trailers because the tires may contact the ram during towing, risking damage or blowouts. This affects owners who tow these trailers and requires free repairs to add clearance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224952-grand-design-2018-reflection-travel-trailers-tire-risk-during-towing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224952-grand-design-2018-reflection-travel-trailers-tire-risk-during-towing · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V743000
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“Grand Design 2018 Reflection Travel Trailers: Tire Risk During Towing.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224952-grand-design-2018-reflection-travel-trailers-tire-risk-during-towing. Based on NHTSA recall #17V743000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V743000).
Why it’s dangerous
The trailer's tire clearance is too small for the ram that moves the slide-out room. When towing, the tire can contact the ram, causing damage or a blowout.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Grand Design Reflection travel trailers with model 297RSTS are most at risk when towing. Towing the trailer without the fix could cause tire damage or blowouts.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Reflection travel trailers with model 297RSTS. The recall began December 14, 2017, and affects vehicles with insufficient tire clearance.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Grand Design at 1-574-825-9679 to schedule free repairs for the lift kit.
Get Tires Checked
Inspect tires for damage; if found, replace them at no cost as part of the recall.
Install Lift Kit
Dealers will install a lift kit at the axle hangers to add two inches of clearance.
What NHTSA says to do
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit at each of the axle hangers, giving two additional inches of clearance. Tires that show evidence of damage will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910011.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The tires may contact the ram during towing, causing damage or a blowout.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2018 Reflection travel trailer with model 297RSTS.
What should I do if I have an affected trailer?
Contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 to schedule free repairs.
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 17V743000 — Grand Design Grand Design Hello, I own a Grand Design that is covered by recall 17V743000 from Grand Design. The official recall notice states: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit at each of the axle hangers, giving two additional inches of clearance. Tires that show evidence of damage will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910011. 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 #17V743000 (November 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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