Every 2018 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 →Electrical System · NHTSA 18V764000
Oct 30, 2018Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Reflection fifth wheel trailers, models 28BH and 29RS. The circuit for the power converter does not have over-current protection.
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit in the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Grand Design RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to determine if the 50-amp mini breaker at the bus bar is installed correctly and that the circuit is wired correctly, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design RV customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design RV's number for this recall is 910017.
Full recall details for 18V764000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V743000
Nov 21, 2017Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2018 Reflection travel trailers, model 297RSTS. These vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the ram that moves the slide out room. The tire can contact the ram for the slide out room while the trailer is being towed, causing tire damage or a possible tire blowout.
- Risk
- Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V743000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V789000
Aug 12, 2017Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Reflection and Imagine travel trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
- Risk
- If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 900012.
Full recall details for 17V789000 →
2018 Grand Design Reflection complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Grand Design Reflection, reporting 1 fires, 1 injuries. Grand Design has issued at least 5 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
- Suspension5
- Service Brakes3
- Power Train2
- Structure2
- Equipment1
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (3)
- Equipment (2)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Grand Design Reflection owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Grand Design Reflection. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedFire
“The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Reflection RV. The contact stated stated after starting the RV, he noticed that there was fire coming out of the refrigerator compartment.”
2018 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTIONJun 27, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11597322
“The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Recreational Reflection RV. The contact stated that there were structural cracks and frame separation on the RV, causing the rear interior walls to separate from the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.”
2018 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTIONJan 9, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11709891
“A thin rubber grommet is used to protect the electric brake wires passing through the axel tube. These grommets wear through during normal towing. This, in turn, causes the wire to short to ground leading to total failure of the trailer brakes.”
2018 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTIONSep 10, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11613694
“Own 2018 Grand Design (GD) RV with a broken Lippert (LCI) spring hanger that holds the axle in place, not discovered until maintenance. Photos available. Research reveals longevity, LCI knowledge, fix, number of & lack of notification.”
2018 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTIONMay 9, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11587832
“The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Reflection. The contact stated that as he retracted the RV's main slide out, the actuator used to retract the slide out snapped. Due to the failure, the slide out remained loose and was no longer secured to the RV.”
2018 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTIONMay 16, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11522266
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