2020 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE

2 recalls — 18 complaints — 2 TSBs

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Imagine travel trailers. The cast aluminum pull handles on the cabinet doors and drawers may have sharp edges.

Consequence

Sharp handles could scrape or cut an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the handles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910027.

20,144 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.

Consequence

Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the LP regulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910023.

55,508 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

Complaint Statistics

18 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
TIRES	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
SUSPENSION	2
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
EQUIPMENT	1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER	1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS	1
POWER TRAIN	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

Incident date: May 30, 2026

I am filing a formal safety complaint against Camping World for structural equipment overloading, unauthorized safety component manipulation, and willful public safety endangerment. On May 29, the dealer hitched a 37' long trailer to my half ton truck frame. This combination violates critical highwa... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

Incident date: Aug 9, 2024

Service shifter alert

Incident date: Aug 9, 2024

Service shifter alert

Incident date: Oct 4, 2024

All tires failed. 225/75 R15 Took my tires in for a routine rotation and balance cracks were on the tires. Dry rot

Incident date: Jul 21, 2024

The Thermal control valve went out in May while I was traveling though Texas, I took it to a dealership right away to see what the issue was and was told once again it was the thermal control valve. When it goes out you have the check engine light come on, the eyesite, and cameras all stop working a... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2023

On Aug 6, I started my car and tried to apply the brakes. My foot went all the way to the floorboards. The Brake warning lamp and stability warning lamps came on and would not go away. I tried restarting the car and the problem remained. The brakes were not properly functioning. On August 7, I ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2023

When going a low speed 15mph when hitting the brake car would not completely stop. When driving rpm will go high and would not go over 50mph

Incident date: Jun 12, 2023

When going a low speed 15mph when hitting the brake car would not completely stop. When driving rpm will go high and would not go over 50mph

Incident date: Jun 26, 2022

The tire came apart. The tread separated from the rest of the tire and the whole tire separated like it was cut in half. Others safety was at risk because of debris. It hasn’t been presented to dealer yet. It has not been inspected yet. I use a tire pressure monitoring system and all tires were sh... Read more

Incident date: Oct 11, 2021

There is currently an rv recall coming out concerning 150,000 2021 through 2023 travel trailers and fifth wheels for a faulty quick disconnect fitting in the propane system, which can crack, leak, and cause fires. I own a 2020 Grand Design, Imagine, travel trailer which had the exact same defect as ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 11, 2021

Incident date: Apr 15, 2022

225/75R15 tire Load Range E tire experienced complete tread separation and I have retained the majority of the tire remaining for further inspection. The tire information tag afixed to the camper specified 80 psi max cold pressure. After sitting overnight prior to morning departure all 4 tires were ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB equipped with westlake tire, tire line: unknown, tire size: ST225/75R15 and the DOT number was unknown. The contact stated while the trailer was being delivered to his residence, the rear passenger side tire blowout. The driver was able to replaced... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2020

OUR PASSENGER SIDE REAR TRAILER TIRE BLEW OUT ON OUR 2020 IMAGINE 2800BH. THIS WAS A LIONSHEAD WESTLAKE THAT CAME ON THE TRAILER AND HAD ABOUT 4K MILES ON IT. PRESSURE WAS 80 PSI WHEN WE LEFT OUR SITE AND 88 PSI WHEN IT BLEW ACCORDING TO THE TPMS SYSTEM. OUR SPEED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE WAS 60MP... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2019

WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM A FAMILY TRIP IN NEBRASKA ON 6/30/19. I NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER WAS PUSHING THE TOW VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT WHILE BREAKING HARDER THAN NORMAL. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES DURING OUR 4.5 HOUR TRIP HOME AND UPON ARRIVING AT OUR HOUSE IN LONE TREE, CO. I DISCOVERED THAT THE LEAF ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	2

350000 EQUIPMENT

On the roll-over sofa, the sofa back stop bolt may be missing. As a result, when the sofa back is rolled over to make a bed it may not lay flat.

350000 EQUIPMENT

There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for January 2021 for Grand Design RV, LLC.

GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE across all model years (2016–2023).

24 Total Recalls

104 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

1 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	0	5	View
2023	2	11	View
2022	3	21	View
2021	3	24	View
2020 (current)	2	18
2019	3	10	View
2018	4	11	View
2017	5	2	View
2016	2	2	View

Other GRAND DESIGN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
GRAND DESIGN	0	0	View
LINEAGE	0	0	View
MOMENTUM	0	0	View
MOMENTUM 355TH	0	0	View
MOMENTUM 380TH	0	0	View
MOMENTUM 385TH	0	0	View
REFLECTION	0	0	View
REFLECTION 337RLS	0	0	View