CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- 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.
- Risk
- If the bearings prematurely wear, it can cause the hub to overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 travel trailers have rear axles that may be missing the inner bearings on the hubs. Over time, the bearings can wear out prematurely, which can cause the hub to overheat and smoke.
This overheating increases the risk of a fire, which is a serious safety hazard for the trailer and anyone nearby. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay getting the axles checked.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles at no cost to you. To learn more, contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 and reference recall number 910015. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Grand Design Imagine | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Grand Design Reflection | 2019 |
| Grand Design Transcend | 2019 |