CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Grand Design Reflection has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (18 reports).
2017 Grand Design Reflection recalls
Loose refrigerator wire can arc and cause fire
A 110-volt wire inside the refrigerator cabinet may not be properly secured.
Water Can Enter Wiring Connector, Raising Fire Risk
A wiring connector in the underbody of certain 2016-2018 Reflection trailers may not be properly secured.
Tongue Jack May Move Unexpectedly, Risking Crash or Injury
The touch pad on the power tongue jack, a Smart-Jack model, can crack or separate, letting water get inside.
Incorrect axle weight label can lead to loss of control
Certain 2015-2017 Grand Design Reflection recreational trailers have a Federal Certification Label that lists a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 7,000 lbs, but the actual GAWR is 6,400 lbs.
Propane regulator may crack, risking a fire
The LP (propane) regulator on certain 2016-2017 Grand Design Imagine and Reflection trailers, built between January 15, 2016 and May 4, 2016, may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator's sight glass.
Most common 2017 Grand Design Reflection problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 Grand Design Reflection. The contact stated that after the RV was taken to the factory for warranty repairs and linoleum floors were installed, the back wall separated approximately 3/8" from the floor, and the rear end of the RV began detaching. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone and informed the contact that the RV was out of warranty, instructing the contact to take the vehicle to a welder for a repair estimate. However, the contact stated that the welders do not weld aluminum. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Noticed the left side of the 5th wheel seemed lower, the smell of burning rubber was highly present. Upon further investigation noticed the front axle leaf spring had broken. Noticed the new tire was hot and rubbed up on and caused damage to the metal of the chassis and ruined the new tire.
INTERMITTENT BRAKES (LOST BRAKES) ON FIFTH WHEEL DUE TO THE USE OF UNDERSIZE WIRE AND OVERUSE OF SCOTCHLOK GUILLOTINE CONNECTORS. EACH BRAKE HAS A MAXIMUM CURRENT DRAW OF 4AMPS. 4X4 = 16 AMP POSSIBLE DRAW ON 14 AWG WIRE AT APPROXIMATELY 60+ FOOT LOOP ROUND TRIP FROM PIN BOX TO BRAKES BACK TO PIN BOX. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE BRAKE WIRING IS SUBSTANDARD IN EVERY CONCEIVABLE WAY. SHOULD BE AT LEAST CONNECTED 10AWG USING CRIMPED BUTT SPLICES AND CIRCLE CONNECTORS. IT WOULD ALSO HELP TO HAVE A GROUND BOND AT THE AXLE TO REDUCE THE LOOP BY 50%. SOMEDAY SOMEONE WILL DIE (PROBABLY HAVE ALREADY) BECAUSE OF CHEAP UNDERSIZED WIRE WITH CHEAP GUILLOTINE CONNECTORS EVERYWHERE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH WESTLAKE SUPER ST TIRES, SIZE: ST225/75/R15, DOT NUMBER: JULT1CM4016. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BULGE ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE UPON INSPECTION AT A REST STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL AT 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE WHEEL WITH THE SPARE TIRE ON THE TRAILER AND DROVE TO A TIRE SHOP. HE WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE BLOWOUT WAS CAUSED BY INTERNAL TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE CONTACT PLACED THE SPARE TIRE ON THE TR
I WAS DRIVING IN ARKANSAS IN OCTOBER 11TH 2019 WHEN I NOTICED THE RV DID NOT APPEAR TO BE TRACKING STRAIGHT BEHIND THE TRUCK. I PACKED UP AND LEFT THE CAMPGROUND ABOUT 2 HOURS EARLIER. THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE AXLES AT THAT TIME. THERE WERE NO UNUSUAL ROAD HAZARDS OR SHOCKS TO THE FRAME DURING THAT PERIOD PRIOR TO WHEN I NOTICED THE ISSUE. I STOPPED AT A REST AREA IN HELENA ARKANSAS AND FOUND THE RIGHT REAR AXLE SPRING HANGER HAD BROKEN FROM THE FRAME. THE SPRING AND REAR AXLE WAS SHIFTED TO THE LEFT AND LODGED PRECARIOUSLY UP INSIDE THE FRAME. IT WAS LATE ON A FRIDAY EVENING. I WAS ABLE TO FIND A TRUCK/TRAILER SHOP OPEN IN BATESVILLE, MISSISSIPPI. I DROVE THERE FOR EMERGENC
2017 Grand Design Reflection questions
Does the 2017 Grand Design Reflection have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Grand Design Reflection: Loose refrigerator wire can arc and cause fire; Water Can Enter Wiring Connector, Raising Fire Risk; Tongue Jack May Move Unexpectedly, Risking Crash or Injury; Incorrect axle weight label can lead to loss of control; Propane regulator may crack, risking a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Grand Design Reflection?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (18), Suspension (5), Equipment (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Grand Design Reflection has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.