CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2018 Reflection travel trailers, model 297RSTS. These vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the ram that moves the slide out room. The tire can contact the ram for the slide out room while the trailer is being towed, causing tire damage or a possible tire blowout.
- Risk
- Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit at each of the axle hangers, giving two additional inches of clearance. Tires that show evidence of damage will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910011.
- 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
Certain travel trailers may not have enough clearance between a tire and the ram that moves the slide-out room. While the trailer is being towed, the tire can contact that ram, which can damage the tire or cause a possible tire blowout.
A tire failure can increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected trailer, contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 or visit an authorized dealer. Dealers will install a lift kit at each axle hanger, adding two additional inches of clearance, and will replace any tires that show evidence of damage. These repairs are free of charge.
You can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected and still needs this repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Grand Design Reflection | 2018 |
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