Recalls for 2015 Grand Design Reflection

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2015-04-10
Description
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.

Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2015-08-14
Description
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.

Consequence
The inaccurate label may result in users overloading their trailer, resulting in axle or tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2015-08-14
Description
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.

Consequence
The inaccurate label may result in users overloading their trailer, resulting in axle or tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2016-10-07
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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 is expected to begin october 24, 2016.  Owners may contact grand design customer service at 1-574-825-9679.  Grand design's number for this recall is 910007.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2016-10-07
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Posted on: 2022-01-28
Description
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.

Consequence
An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.