CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- 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."
- Risk
- The inaccurate label may result in users overloading their trailer, resulting in axle or tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some of these fifth-wheel trailers may have been built with rear axles rated to 5,200 lbs. instead of the 6,000 lbs. the design calls for, and the certification label may list the higher rating. Owners could unknowingly load the trailer beyond what the axle can safely carry.
If a trailer is overloaded, the axle or tires can fail, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should not assume the label is accurate and should stay within the rated capacity of the actual axle.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will inspect the trailer and replace any axle rated only to 5,200 lbs. with one rated to 6,000 lbs. Contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-8000 ext. 2015, referencing recall 910004, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Grand Design Reflection | 201420152016 |
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