2023 Grand Design Reflection problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Structure (1) · Equipment:mechanical:integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Suspension:multiple Axle 2023-06-29 · campaign 23V455000 · 1,366 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023 Momentum and Reflection travel trailers, equipped with certain 5200 and 6000 CURT RV axles. The axles may have an improperly tightened grease fitting that can separate and cause damage, possibly resulting in wheel detachment.
Risk: A detached wheel increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the grease fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910038.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2022-08-09 · campaign 22V603000 · 8,150 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910031.
Service bulletins (1)
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.
Equipment 2024-01-08 · December TSB 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
attic vents and solar ports on affected units may prematurely crack allowing for water infiltration. tsb 23-003. issued december 29th, 2023. pdf attached .
What owners report
2024-12-12 · Unknown Or Other“possible frame flex on 5th wheel, had nose cap replaced in june and was told nothing else was wrong, then why did my nose cap crack. just want it on record with all the issues with gd trailer failures.. …”
2024-02-28 · Structure“the contact owns a 2023 grand design reflection fifth wheel rv. the contact stated that the rear stabilizers remained significantly close to the ground while retracted. the contact was concerned that the issue could cause the rv to strike the ground while driving or reversing. the dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the ve…”
2023-12-07 · Suspension · 200 mi“the contact owns a 2023 grand design reflection rv. the contact stated that the rv was designed with an electric leveling system. the contact stated the two rear levelers failed to elevate beyond 4.5 inches from the ground. the contact stated that the levelers would strike the ground while driving over a speed bump or on a bumpy road surface. the c…”
2023-11-29 · Equipment:mechanical:integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer“the contact owns a 2023 grand design reflection rv. the contact stated that the rear jack support was low to the ground and the contact became aware the jack support was bent. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was unknown.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.