Every 2016 Grand Design Reflection recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 22V038000
Jan 28, 2022Equipment:Appliance:Refrigerator
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.
- Risk
- An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged wiring, and properly secure the wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910026.
Full recall details for 22V038000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V362000
Jun 19, 2020Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Reflection trailers. A wiring connector in the vehicle underbody may not be properly secured, allowing water intrusion into the wiring connector, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- If water enters the wiring connector, it can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring connectors up to prevent water intrusion, free of charge. This recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Grand Design's customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910020.
Full recall details for 20V362000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V717000
Jul 10, 2016Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Reflection recreational trailers, model 357BHS and 367BHS, manufactured November 12, 2014, to September 22, 2016. The affected vehicles have an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Certification Label, stating a GAWR of 7,000 lbs when the actual GAWR is 6,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the operator loads the vehicle to the GAWR on the label, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Certification Label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to replace the Certification Label themselves, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910007.
Full recall details for 16V717000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V355000
May 25, 2016Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Imagine and Reflection recreational trailers manufactured January 15, 2016 to May 4, 2016. The MB Sturgis LP regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.
- Risk
- If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP regulator kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910006.
Full recall details for 16V355000 →Suspension · NHTSA 15V212000
Oct 4, 2015Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Reflection 303RLS, 308BHTS and 313RLTS, model 2016 Solitude 375RE trailers manufactured March 12, 2015, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
- Risk
- If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Grand Design has notified owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910003.
Full recall details for 15V212000 →Suspension · NHTSA 15V518000
Aug 14, 2015Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel trailers manufactured September 5, 2013, to June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with axles rated to 5200 lbs. instead of 6000 lbs. as designed and as listed on the Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The inaccurate label may result in users overloading their trailer, resulting in axle or tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and will replace any axle that is only rated to 5200 lbs. with an axle rated to 6000 lbs., free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-8000 ext. 2015. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910004.
Full recall details for 15V518000 →
2016 Grand Design Reflection complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Grand Design Reflection, reporting 2 fires. Grand Design has issued at least 3 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes14
- Wheels4
- Electrical System2
- Suspension2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Equipment1
Service bulletins by component
Read Grand Design Reflection owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Grand Design Reflection. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“MY RV IS ONLY 9 MONTHS OLD AND IT IS ON CITY POWER. LIGHTS WITH MOTION SENSING- THE LIGHT IN THE MOTION SENSING POSITION, STARTED TO SMOKE AND INDICATE FIRE WITHIN THE LIGHT ITSELF. MODEL #SD1510-PIR 12V DC, 4W SMD LED.”
2016 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTIONNov 18, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10926858
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION RV. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE FIRE MARSHALL THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.”
2016 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTIONMay 19, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10865789
“I'VE HAD 2 WHEEL BEARING FAILURES ON THE SAME WHEEL. I'M WONDERING IF THE UNIT IS OVER WEIGHT FOR THESE BEARINGS. GVWR 9995 LB, 2 AXLES RATED 4400 LB EACH, 1536 LB HITCH WEIGHT. UNIT GVWR OF 9995 LB MINUS HITCH WEIGHT OF 1536 LB PUTS 8459 LB ON THE AXLES.”
2016 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTIONMar 21, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11190479
“SUSPECTED DIMINISHED BRAKING ACTION WHILE TOWING MY 2016 GRAND DESIGN 313 RLTS 37 FOOT RV. WE TOWED FROM THE NORTHEAST TO THE SOUTHWEST THIS LAST SEPTEMBER. ONCE ARRIVING AT OUR DESTINATION AND PLACING THE RV IN STORAGE I BEGAN RESEARCHING THE BRAKE SET UP.”
2016 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTIONNov 23, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11153382
“IN AUGUST OF THIS YEAR, I PURCHASED A 2016 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION 313RLTS TRAVEL TRAILER (USED) FROM A GRAND DESIGN DEALER (PALM BEACH RV, WEST PALM BEACH, FL). VIN: [XXX]. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS TRAILER APPROXIMATELY 2,000 MILES.”
2016 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTIONJan 8, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11061282
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