repaired · 2023 Q1
Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
Risk. Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
2017 Grand Design ImagineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Grand Design Imagine, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-393 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 28, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Grand Design Imagine has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 Grand Design Imagine recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Risk. If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the slide room opens during transit there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q4
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Grand Design.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Imagine year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Imagine median. How we score
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- Caution
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In owners' words
What Imagine owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Removed the winter cover for the RV and the laminated cover for the tongue jack was disintegrated, exposing the power switches and light. This jack was already previously replaced due to the same, or similar problem. The replacement jack has the same touch pad cracking problem as the original jack.…
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