2019 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION
5 recalls, 11 complaints - 5 TSBs
22V038000 Jan 28, 2022
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Defect 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.
Remedy
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.
18V764000 Oct 30, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
An electrical short circuit in the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 ... Read more
18V729000 Oct 16, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection travel trailers, models 285BHTS, 287RLTS and 297RSTS. The wires to the 50 amp mini-breaker may be installed incorrectly, leaving the circuit unprotected.
Consequence
If the unprotected circuit overheats or experiences a short, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 50 amp mini-breaker to make sure that it is wired correctly, re-wiring it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for t... Read more
18V658000 Sep 24, 2018
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection, Imagine and Transcend travel trailers. These axles may be missing inner bearings on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Consequence
If the bearings prematurely wear, it can cause the hub to overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910015.
18V637000 Sep 14, 2018
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
Grand Design RV (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection travel trailers, model 295RL. The outside 110V outlet was not correctly wired to a ground-fault (GFI) protected circuit.
Consequence
In the event of an electrical issue with an appliance or component that is plugged into the outside electrical outlet, an electrical shock may result, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a new correctly wired ground fault receptacle, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 900014.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
Taillight leaks water causing the blindspot sensor to burn up. Once the sensor is burned up the airbags, power door locks, power windows, heat/defrost, and the radio don't work. This is a known problem and Ford has no fix for it. It is several weeks wait to get it into Ford and costs several thousan... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 17, 2025
Incident date: Dec 30, 2024
Wiper transmission corroded and seized causing it to burn out my wiper motor. Fixed and looked at by local ford dealer and issue is the seized wiper transmission but not under the recall numbers for the same issue in other f150 (2015-2020 f150 assembled in Canada) which mine is. How can I get reimbu... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 11, 2023
Incident date: Sep 24, 2023
Engine locked up no oil, six months after oil change with low travel miles. Car sits most of the time. No warning indicators, service not due.
POWER TRAIN
Oct 5, 2023
Incident date: Sep 17, 2023
When going a certain speed car will jerk and shift roughly into next gear, Faulty air bag system shown on dashboard. Car had been struggling to start lately went to Autozone with the check engine light now showing. Diagnostic machine advised Power Train System issues / Antilock brake system issues.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 8, 2021
Incident date: Jun 3, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Grand Design Recreational Reflection. The contact stated that there were wires located underneath one of the slide out beds. While sliding out the bed, the bed rubbed against the wire and caused the wires to short circuit. The contact lost power to certain lights located in t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2020
Incident date: Nov 1, 2019
I HAVE AN UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WIRING PROBLEM ON MY RV. THE HEATER AND THE REFRIGERATOR ARE WIRED ON THE SAME CIRCUIT BREAKER (SPLICED TOGETHER). WHEN THE HEATER TURNS ON, THE FRIDGE POWER FLASHES ON AND OFF FOR A MOMENT UNTIL THE HEATER IS RUNNING NORMALLY. THIS KIND OF SURGE ON THE C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 8, 2020
Incident date: May 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH SELF ADJUSTING BRAKES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AXLE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES WERE VERY HOT AND SMOKING. THE TRAIL... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 24, 2020
Incident date: Aug 22, 2019
OUR 2019 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION 290BH HAS A TURNING POINT HITCH. THE TURNING POINT HITCH IS DESIGNED SO THAT YOU CAN TOW THE 5TH WHEEL BEHIND A SHORT BED TRUCK WITHOUT A SLIDER HITCH. WHILE TOWING OUR TRAILER AT ABOUT 50 MPH AND APPROACHING A CURVE THE UNIVERSAL WEDGE CAME LOOSE IN OUR HITCH WHIC... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 24, 2020
Incident date: Aug 22, 2019
OUR 2019 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION 290BH HAS A TURNING POINT HITCH. THE TURNING POINT HITCH IS DESIGNED SO THAT YOU CAN TOW THE 5TH WHEEL BEHIND A SHORT BED TRUCK WITHOUT A SLIDER HITCH. WHILE TOWING OUR TRAILER AT ABOUT 50 MPH AND APPROACHING A CURVE THE UNIVERSAL WEDGE CAME LOOSE IN OUR HITCH WHIC... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Jun 1, 2019
Incident date: Apr 19, 2019
PULLING IN FOR GAS AT GAS STATION HIT THE CURB MAYBE 2 MILES AN HOUR WITH LEFT FRONT TIRE BENT FRONT TIRE ON LEFT BENT HANGER ON LEFT AND BENT HANGER ON RIGHT CAUSING TIRE TO POP AND OVER 3000 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION. HAD ABOUT 1300 MILES ON TRAILER WAS FIRST TRIP OUT
WHEELS
Jun 1, 2019
Incident date: Apr 19, 2019
PULLING IN FOR GAS AT GAS STATION HIT THE CURB MAYBE 2 MILES AN HOUR WITH LEFT FRONT TIRE BENT FRONT TIRE ON LEFT BENT HANGER ON LEFT AND BENT HANGER ON RIGHT CAUSING TIRE TO POP AND OVER 3000 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION. HAD ABOUT 1300 MILES ON TRAILER WAS FIRST TRIP OUT
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION
5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
CSP 910019
Apr 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Satisfaction Program released to have a protective heat shield installed behind convection microwave on units identified below to address concerns with excessive heat buildup.
TSB 17-001
Apr 3, 2017
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
The #10 screws used to fasten the vertical column of the Schwintek In Wall system to the may have been over torqued, causing a loss of hold, resulting in loose and/or broken screwheads. As a result, columns may pull away from the sidewall.
TSB 17-001
Apr 3, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
The #10 screws used to fasten the vertical column of the Schwintek In Wall system to the may have been over torqued, causing a loss of hold, resulting in loose and/or broken screwheads. As a result, columns may pull away from the sidewall.
TSB 17-001
Apr 3, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The #10 screws used to fasten the vertical column of the Schwintek In Wall system to the may have been over torqued, causing a loss of hold, resulting in loose and/or broken screwheads. As a result, columns may pull away from the sidewall.
No comms 2021-01
Feb 15, 2021
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 REFLECTION - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION across all model years (2013, 2026).
40
Total Recalls
207
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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