2021 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION
1 recalls, 31 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.
Complaint Statistics
31 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
Went to start the vehicle with the key fob and the vehicle would not start. Had it towed to ram dealership and was told that the RF hub module needed to be replaced due to being damaged from water at leaked in from the rear window. Upon researching online forums, this seems to be an ongoing problem... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Rivian R1S. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of a driveway with the brake pedal still engaged, the vehicle lurched forward, crashing into the vehicle that was parked in front of her, with the entire front end of the vehicle. The vehicle then lurched to ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 23, 2025
Incident date: May 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the re... Read more
SEATS
Apr 23, 2025
Incident date: Feb 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was an abnormally loud grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that... Read more
STEERING
Apr 23, 2025
Incident date: Feb 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was an abnormally loud grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Apr 23, 2025
Incident date: Feb 14, 2025
The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while her son was exiting a parking lot, upon driving over a speed bump, the passenger’s side head restraint unintendedly deployed. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted;... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 20, 2025
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
The backup camera on the rear simply went blurry one day, it’s now impossible to see out the camera. It worked one day then failed the next, This is a safety hazard now. I think these cameras should be required to always function. This is the camera on the trunk. It’s unsafe for me to s... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 20, 2025
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the temperature gauge started to indicate that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The engine overheated warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an i... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and hesitated while attempting to accelerate and depressing the accelerator pedal. During the failure, the check engine warning light momentarily illuminated. The vehicle was... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 19, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine experienced rough idling. Additionally, the engine also made rattling sounds while driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and two other dea... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Feb 19, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2023
After NHTSA 919A been applied for my VW ID4, NHTSA Recall ID Number 24V875 was not properly addressed. 1 week after the recall completed by Centenial VW, I still have computer crash and blackout in the main dash and infotainment systems. I've shown these photos to David Lucero at Centenial VW serv... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 6, 2025
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
Rear sliding window is leaking from unknown area.
ENGINE
Feb 6, 2025
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 24, 2025
Incident date: Jan 23, 2025
On November 2, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board informed Volkswagen Group companies that my Model Year 2012 3.0L Turbo Diesel Injection (TDI) vehicle did not comply with Federal and California emissions standards. In the approved emissions modification, Au... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jan 24, 2025
Incident date: Jan 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trim detached. The con... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 3, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2023
Jumped in neutral while at at a stop light. Would not go back in gear.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 31, 2024
Incident date: Jun 24, 2024
Audible warnings for turn signals, Blind Spot monitoring and lane monitoring periodically quits along with all sound from radio and Bluetooth system. Haptic feedback on lane change seems to not function at this time as well. Warning lights function. This has occurred 7 times since Oct 22 2024 when... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 31, 2024
Incident date: Jun 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount ... Read more
SEATS
Dec 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
Driver's side front seat will stop moving forward and back it has been tested said all was good it moved back on it own while driving now I am 4 ft 8 inches tall not good I was stopped at a red light
ENGINE
Nov 21, 2024
Incident date: Oct 25, 2024
Dear NHTSA, I am seeking assistance and compensation for ongoing warranty and repair issues with my Toyota Prius. Key Incident Timeline: •March 21, 2024: Dashboard message “Grille Shutter Inoperable” •March 25, 2024: Toyota of Glendale visit •Charged $220 for diagnostics •Refused to hono... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nov 17, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
Wiring for back up camera failed and short circuited - will attempt to retain the components for inspection needs. Safety concern - when wire short circuited, it burned the wire at the control module in the dash board, causing the control module to also fail - according the the ford service advisor... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 17, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
Wiring for back up camera failed and short circuited - will attempt to retain the components for inspection needs. Safety concern - when wire short circuited, it burned the wire at the control module in the dash board, causing the control module to also fail - according the the ford service advisor... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 17, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
Wiring for back up camera failed and short circuited - will attempt to retain the components for inspection needs. Safety concern - when wire short circuited, it burned the wire at the control module in the dash board, causing the control module to also fail - according the the ford service advisor... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Nov 7, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2024
On three occasions within 72 hours, and while towing a vehicle up an incline, the vehicle presented the "service electronic throttle" malfunction indicator. The vehicle lost power and would not accelerate. The design of the road that I was travelling upon during two of the events, had no shoulders... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 28, 2022
Incident date: Apr 25, 2022
one brake shoe pad came completely off the mount plate, so no effective braking on that wheel
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 20, 2022
Incident date: Apr 20, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Grand Design Reflection RV. The contact stated that the structural slide seized and was inoperable. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty camber. The mechanics and the manufacturer's technicians performed numerous repairs by welding the frame; ho... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 13, 2022
Incident date: Feb 10, 2022
While parked in an RV park I discovered that the right rear spring hanger on my fifth wheel RV had fractured and separated immediately adjacent to a weld line. I am unaware of any incident that can explain this damage, although I did hear a clunk while auto leveling the vehicle at our campsite. (A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2021
Incident date: Jun 10, 2021
Improper routing of 110v wiring on RV Gas/Electric Refrigerator circuit wiring leads to wire contacting the refrigerator "chimney" (boiler flue) which over time burns through the wire insulation cover and results in "live wire" to metal contact and can lead to FIRE! Grand Design RV is aware of this... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 6, 2021
Incident date: May 27, 2021
We have taken two trips with trailer and (Tow vehicle - 2021 Ram 2500). First trip in April 2021 of about 150 miles round trip no problems were encountered. Second trip in May 2021 with a round trip of 380 miles we had repeated instances of "Check Trailer Brake Wiring" and "trailer disconnected" app... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 5, 2021
Incident date: May 27, 2021
The electric brakes on our brand new 2021 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS periodically go out. We get a warning through the brake controller that the trailer is disconnected or to "check trailer brake wiring." The warning will go away and the electric brakes will work again, only to have the proble... Read more
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Oct 6, 2020
Incident date: Oct 6, 2020
2021 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION 29RS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH VEHICLES MANUAL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE OWNER'S MANUAL NEEDS TO BE REVISED IN REFERENCE TO CHANGING THE VEHICLE'S TIRES. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE INFORMATION DID NOT REFLECT WHAT ACTIONS IT ACTUALLY WOULD TAKE TO ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 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 | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
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.
No comms 2021-03
Apr 8, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 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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