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
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 RAM 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000(Service Brake, Hydraulic); however the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the message "Service Electronic Brake system" was displayed, and ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
The contact owns 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that upon reversing and shifting to drive(D), the vehicle lost motive power. The contact turned off the vehicle, and four bystanders assisted the contact in pushing the vehicle into a parking spot. There was no warning light illuminated.... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 23, 2025
Incident date: May 12, 2025
Vehicle killed the battery even with new alternator and new battery. Dealership does not know why and it died while at the shop. Vehicle has extremely high oil consumption and light comes on every once in a while. Vehicle started shaking and took to two dealership. Vehicle was diagnosed with a burnt... 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 23, 2025
Incident date: Feb 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Acura TLX. The contact stated the vehicle was recently taken to a local dealer and was repaired under a recall for the fuel pump. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Th... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Apr 23, 2025
Incident date: Feb 14, 2025
1. DETACHED REAR WALL The interior screws on the back wall tore a horizontal hole (approx 1/2 inch), and interior cabinetry joints are pulling apart. I looked outside to see if there were any signs that were indicative of rear wall separation. The Reflection 150 has an underbelly covering, so mostly... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Mar 20, 2025
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
The contact owns a 1986 Honda Civic. The contact stated that whether the vehicle was parked, stationary, or driven, the seat belt was difficult to retract. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the seat belts became difficult to retract even more frequently over time. The... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 20, 2025
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
The contact owns a 1986 Honda Civic. The contact stated that whether the vehicle was parked, stationary, or driven, the seat belt was difficult to retract. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the seat belts became difficult to retract even more frequently over time. The... Read more
SEATS
Feb 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 25, 2024
The passenger-side seatbelt system in my Tesla Model 3 (bought Dec 2020) has been malfunctioning repeatedly. The vehicle displays a "Front passenger safety restraint system fault” warning, even when no one is on the passenger side. This issue has persisted despite multiple repair attempts by Tesla... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
POWER TRAIN
Feb 6, 2025
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the Service 4WD warning light was flashing and had become constant. The contact stated that while accelerating to make a right turn from a stop light at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were clicking and popping sounds co... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2025
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspection, the contact became aware of fluid leaking from a crack in the exhaust system caused by rust. The vehicl... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 24, 2025
Incident date: Jan 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the electrical system was inoperable. The local... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 24, 2025
Incident date: Jan 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the electrical system was inoperable. The local... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 3, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X1. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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
ENGINE
Dec 31, 2024
Incident date: Jun 24, 2024
Please see attached, and advise if you need additional information. As you will see, I've tried to contact someone on multiple occasions in regards to this issue. And as of yet, I have had NO response.
ENGINE
Dec 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
This is the second occurrence of "rodent" damage eating engine wires. The first incident cost me $2,000. This has now occurred again. There is something "maybe soy based" or environmentally friendly materials that are attracting rats, and mice to cause engine damage by eating essential wiring and ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 21, 2024
Incident date: Oct 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that upon reaching her destination and moving the floor shifter into park(P), the message to "Please Shift to Park” was displayed. The contact became aware that the vehicle had failed to recognize that the gear shifter was in park(P). No warni... 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
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 17, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
The brakes failed on my SUV as I was driving on a city street. Yes it is available for inspection. Losing my breaks almost caused a collision with the car in front of me but due to the distance between the cars and the low speed at the time, I was able to avoid collision and detour into a parking l... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 17, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
In 2021, we began noticing wall movement in the interior of the RV, fasteners, paneling and interior walls getting loose and moving. After more trips we noticed scratches in the flooring and wood chips laying on the interior floor when we would push the main slide out. We also began noticing the lar... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 7, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2024
I Have been waiting since August of 2024 to have my car repaired. I have called Honda numerous of times about my car not starting and stalling while driving. I was basically told that they will not order the part and replace until my car is fully not running at all. I was told I would have to pay fo... 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 (2013–2024).
38
Total Recalls
205
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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