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Grand Design Imagine Recall 18V823: Overheating Trailer Hub Bearings Can Cause Hub Failure

NHTSA campaign 18V823, reported November 20, 2018, 119 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some trailers have inner hub bearings that may not have been greased enough. Without proper lubrication, the bearings can overheat and fail, which may cause the hub to fail. A hub failure can affect how the trailer handles and raises the risk of a crash.

Grand Design will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the hubs and bearings and repair them where needed, at no charge to you. If you have questions, you can contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 and refer to recall number 910018. You can also check your trailer's VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V823Grand Design RV, LLC
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Imagine recreational trailers, built on D28H, D35, D40 or D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Risk
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910018.
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.

Affected vehicles

Grand Design Imagine2019