2021 Grand Design Reflection problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (4) · Structure (3) · Service Brakes (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator 2022-01-28 · campaign 22V038000 · 43,421 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-13 · 920015 · Service Campaign
lippert components and grand design rv are launching a customer satisfaction campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some solitude 310gk & reflection 303rls models. the units affected were produced between june 2013 and may 2021.
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-13 · 920015 · Service Campaign
lippert components and grand design rv are launching a customer satisfaction campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some solitude 310gk & reflection 303rls models. the units affected were produced between june 2013 and may 2021.
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-13 · 920015 · Service Campaign
lippert components and grand design rv are launching a customer satisfaction campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some solitude 310gk & reflection 303rls models. the units affected were produced between june 2013 and may 2021.
Structure:body 2017-04-03 · TSB 17-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
What owners report
2026-10-19 · Unknown Or Other“this is for a 2021 grand design reflection 28bh fifth wheel that we purchased a month ago. the slide out will not work properly causing major issues. we had to dismantle and remove the refrigerator and use a jack to prop up the slide out to get it to slide back in. this is after having to take apart the coverings to force the slide out back on it's…”
2026-09-15 · Structure“the contact owns a 2021 grand design reflection rv. the contact stated that the fireplace glass shattered. the contact was not present when the failure occurred but expressed concern that the glass shattered randomly. the contact stated that research revealed several reports of similar failures. the contact stated a belief that the failure was caus…”
2026-09-15 · Unknown Or Other“1)the glass on the furrion fireplace exploded. there are photos, but it has been cleaned up. it was not under any stress. it was parked in our driveway, not in use, and the power was plugged in with acs set to keep the internal temperature from any significant fluctuations. 2/3)while our direct safety was not at risk because it was not in use, you…”
2025-07-30 · Unknown Or Other“this is a fifth wheel rv a 2021 grand design reflection 303rls. the steel "i" beam frame is developing cracks in the i beam in the area of the spring hangers for the axles. this is yet to actually case an accident but may very well lead to one if the cracking worsens and the frame fails. frame failure at highway speed is an obvious concern. this is…”
2025-06-23 · Structure:body“the upper right front side of the fifth wheel trailer is separating from the trailer frame in the pin box area. the structure of the trailer seems to not be properly connected to the frame or there is flex in the frame that is causing the structure to detach. recently after having it inspected by a dealer, bolts and welds in the structure were br…”
2025-04-23 · Structure“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 the structure/frame is not readily viewable. howe…”
2025-03-20 · Unknown Or Other“i purchased a 2021 grand design reflection 28bh fifth wheel in december 2024. within the first year, i faced multiple warranty issues, including a $5,000 slide-out repair i had to cover out of pocket. last summer, grand design’s ceo, don clark, stated in an email that the frame warranty had been extended to five years. however, my rv soon develope…”
2025-02-26 · Structure:body“while towing this 5th wheel camper we observed vertical motion between the truck and camper body. we had a mobile service technician expose the front frame and inspect, he found 3 frame cracks. we have an appointment with grand design on june 9, 2025 for their inspection & repair. …”
2025-02-19 · Unknown Or Other“2021 grand design reflection 268bh slide out opens about 1" - 2" during transport rear wall separating from back main frame (1"-2") wall pulling away from roof at the front of rv outriggers bent in the back of rv (2) …”
2025-02-06 · Unknown Or Other“excessive front nose cap/upper deck movement during travel (bouncing), suspect welds holding the riser wall and upper deck may be broken. bottom flange of i-beam buckled over two foot span. both diver and passenger side walls have pulled away from structural support. floor dropped on both sides (bowing). living room floor has slope to the back l…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.