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Grand Design · NHTSA safety record

2022 Grand Design Reflection

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

26

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

Owners of the 2022 Grand Design Reflection have filed 26 safety complaints with NHTSA between July 2022 and July 2026. The most complained-about system is the body structure, named in 18 of them (69%). The typical failure was reported at 1,200 miles, the median across the 1 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

Complaints halved year on year: 7 in the twelve months to 2026-Q1, against 16 in the twelve before.

NHTSA has issued 4 recalls covering this vehicle.

Recalls (4)

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

24V861000 · November 15, 2024

The defect
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude, and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
The risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace quick disconnect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910045. This recall supersedes Grand Design RV recall 22V308.

Grand Design RV, LLC · up to 30,435 vehicles across all model years covered

STRUCTURE:BODY

22V603000 · August 9, 2022

The defect
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
The risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910031.

Grand Design RV, LLC · up to 8,150 vehicles across all model years covered

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

22V308000 · May 6, 2022

The defect
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Grand Design Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
The risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910029.

Grand Design RV, LLC · up to 34,021 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

22V203000 · March 29, 2022

The defect
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Reflection and Transcend travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.
The risk
Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910028.

Grand Design RV, LLC · up to 198 vehicles across all model years covered

What owners report

Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add up to more than 26.

STRUCTURE 18 69%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15 58%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 19%
EQUIPMENT 4 15%
SUSPENSION 2 8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 4%
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 4%
TIRES 1 4%
WHEELS 1 4%

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2024 at 14.

2022 2024 2026
2022 to 2026, the last of them a part year

In owners' own words

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

EQUIPMENT

1 injured

The bunk beds in the rear room of this 5th wheel camper are approximately 5' off the ground and are not equipped with safety like a standard bed of this height would require from other regulations. This is a MAJOR safety issue that resulted in facial and upper body injuries to my 12 year old daughter when she fell out of the bunk while sleeping. Speaking with others this is a very common occurrence and have talked with those that have injuries ranging from general soreness/bruising like my daughter to more serious injuries like broken bones including someone that told me their child broke a vertebrae. This safety issue is not specific to my model and effects many model RVs from many

NHTSA complaint 11473958, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

STRUCTURE

1,200 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Grand Design Reflection RV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the entire rear wall detached from the frame and shifted from side to side. Additionally, on a separate occasion, the outriggers were bent. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to Cruise America RV Rental, where the RV was repaired. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, the entry door inadvertently opened due to excessive frame flexing. Additionally, the awning inadvertently extended while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The RV was not repaired

NHTSA complaint 11751026, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

STRUCTURE:BODY
Slide out on RV repeatedly failed to fully extend and retract. Was told by RV repair shop that structural failure was the cause. The problem was discovered and confirmed by a dealer service center. As of 5-27-2026, it has not been inspected by the manufacturer. The structural failure could have caused the slide out to unexpectedly extend while in transit. The structural failure could also cause a catastrophic event while in transit. There were no noticeable symptoms or warning signs of this condition except for the multiple slide out problems.

NHTSA complaint 11740452. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

STRUCTURE:BODY
2023 RV unit experienced front cap cracking through complete cap. Grand Design stated it was a paint issue and would not warranty the damage. 2025 RV unit experienced exact same front cap cracking throughout the cap, side corners of cap and front side seam separation of RV. Interior seam and trim separation greater than reasonable and customary for an RV of this age and quality build. Repair shops, experts, RV dealers have stated these are certain symptoms of frame flex and pin box inadequacy. The potential exists for further frame damage and catastrophic failure, especially while in motion. The damage continues to broaden and manifest to greater degrees as time progresses, from front cap

NHTSA complaint 11723245, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2022 Grand Design Recreational Reflection RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the propane compartment doors opened unintendedly. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the roof was peeling and cracking and the contact was concerned that there were signs of frame flex, and that the walls were unstable and there were other structural failures. No warning lights were illuminated. The RV was taken to the residence and was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint 11709097. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

WHEELS
After the trailer collapsed, I’m deeply concerned for my children’s safety and the safety of others. Despite raising these issues, the manufacture Grand Design has deflected responsibility and refused to act, even while under warranty. I kindly request immediate attention and a formal response. I previously brought it to Grand Design in Elkhart, Indiana while it was under warranty, but they declined both inspection and repair. I am really struggling with why RVs are not federally regulated. My trailer poses serious safety risks to my family and others on the road due to the following issues: 1) Frame and Structural Failures: - Trailer collapsed when the frame broke holding the jacks - Welds

NHTSA complaint 11679103, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1. EXCESSIVE FRAME FLEX / FAILURE: Symptoms include: Bowing of walls; Trim coming loose; Cracks in fiberglass wall by slide (occurred a 2nd time after side wall repaired by factory) ; crack in interior wall; crack in roof; Main door opening during transport; Sawdust repeatedly appearing in cabinets; Failure of the attachment point between the frame and walls 2. STRUCTURAL ISSUES: Slide repaired twice at the factory and currently under warranty repair by dealership for a 3rd instance 3. Repairs done at factory in IN documents issues with both Grand Design and dealership acknowledging the failures were covered by warranty. 4. Inspected by both GD factory & dealership with documented failures

NHTSA complaint 11674066, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the Grand Design Reflection

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2021 21 1
2019 9 5
2018 11 5
2017 25 5
2016 19 6
2015 16 4

Other 2022 Grand Design models

Every Grand Design on this site — 24 vehicles, 60 recall campaigns and 1 open investigation .

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Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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