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2018 Grand Design Reflection
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 Grand Design Reflection, covering equipment and electrical system, and 3 consumer complaints received since 2017.
The component named most often is service brakes: 400 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 70.2 per 1,000 across all 2018 model-year vehicles and against 573.3 per 1,000 for the Grand Design Reflection line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 3.9 complaints per model year across the 15 Grand Design Reflection model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2017 (2); the most recent in the file is dated 21 Aug 2018.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.
Consequence: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged wiring, and properly secure the wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910026.
Filed by Grand Design RV, LLC (manufacturer campaign 910026).
Defect, as filed: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Reflection trailers. A wiring connector in the vehicle underbody may not be properly secured, allowing water intrusion into the wiring connector, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: If water enters the wiring connector, it can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring connectors up to prevent water intrusion, free of charge. This recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Grand Design's customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910020.
Filed by Grand Design RV, LLC (manufacturer campaign 910020).
Defect, as filed: Grand Design RV, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Reflection fifth wheel trailers, models 28BH and 29RS. The circuit for the power converter does not have over-current protection.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit in the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Grand Design RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to determine if the 50-amp mini breaker at the bus bar is installed correctly and that the circuit is wired correctly, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design RV customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design RV's number for this recall is 910017.
Filed by Grand Design RV, LLC (manufacturer campaign 910017).
Defect, as filed: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Reflection and Imagine travel trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Consequence: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 900012.
Filed by Grand Design RV, LLC (manufacturer campaign 900012).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Grand Design RV, LLC (manufacturer campaign 910011).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2018 Grand Design Reflection (black) against all 2018 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2018 | Reflection line | All 2018 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 400 | 573.3 | 70.2 |
| Power Train | 400 | 40 | 77.8 |
| Suspension | 200 | 106.7 | 37.1 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 400 | 573.3 | 70.2 |
| Power Train | 2 | 400 | 40 | 77.8 |
| Suspension | 1 | 200 | 106.7 | 37.1 |
3 unique complaints, 5 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Grand Design Reflection model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 43,421 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 45,142 |
| 2015 | 4 | 16 | 45,770 |
| 2016 | 6 | 19 | 69,867 |
| 2017 | 5 | 19 | 71,967 |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | 72,066 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 46,328 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 43,421 |
| 2021 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 43,421 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 72,804 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 9,516 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 17,873 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 17,239 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 17,239 |
| 2027 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 16,128 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Grand Design Reflection model years · Grand Design: 6 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Grand Design Reflection have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 22V038000, was reported to NHTSA on 28 Jan 2022 and concerns equipment:appliance:refrigerator. Across all model years the Grand Design Reflection line has 21 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Grand Design Reflection?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2018 Grand Design Reflection complain about most?
Service Brakes: 2 of 5 component mentions (400 per 1,000). Next is power train with 2. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.