Other: labelsRecall 15V-518 · 2014–2016 Grand Design Reflection
Grand Design RV, LLC recall 15V-518 covers 1,721 2014–2016 Grand Design Reflection for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V518000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel trailers manufactured September 5, 2013, to June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with axles rated to 5200 lbs. instead of 6000 lbs. as designed and as listed on the Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
The inaccurate label may result in users overloading their trailer, resulting in axle or tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and will replace any axle that is only rated to 5200 lbs. with an axle rated to 6000 lbs., free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-8000 ext. 2015. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910004.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
76%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 5, 2013 to June 30, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.