Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 18V-658 · Grand Design vehicles
Grand Design RV, LLC recall 18V-658 covers 997 Grand Design vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V658000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection, Imagine and Transcend travel trailers. These axles may be missing inner bearings on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
The risk
If the bearings prematurely wear, it can cause the hub to overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910015.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 25, 2018 to August 14, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.