2019 Grand Design Imagine recalls and problems

The 2019 Grand Design Imagine has 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Grand Design dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Grand Design Imagine vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Grand Design Imagine recalls

Recall 21V-393: Equipment

Reported May 26, 2021 · 55,508 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.

Risk: Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the LP regulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910023.

Recall 18V-823: Suspension

Reported Nov 20, 2018 · 119 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 18V-658: Suspension

Reported Sep 24, 2018 · 997 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

2019 Grand Design Imagine problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment4
Service Brakes2
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Grand Design Imagine complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported May 16, 2022
120 volt AC cable was installed in contact with absorption refrigerator coils. Vibration would eventually lead to short, arcing, and potentially fire, particularly if arcing caused breach of the refrigerator cooling unit containing hydrogen and ammonia . Pictures uploaded show the cable in contact with the refrigerator coils and the excess length of cable as installed. This problem is identical to that covered by Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-038, but my trailer was not included in the affected vehicles list. I believe my vehicle and others like it should be included.
Unknown or Other · reported Jul 28, 2021
The 2019 Grand Design Imagine Travel Trailer is built of a Lippert chassis, this chassis combined with the commonly used Equal-i-zer sway control hitch is resulting in the trailer safety chains being damaged, which may cause serious damage, injury or death if the trailer becomes separated from the tow vehicle hitch. These chains are also linked to the trailer's emergency braking system. Grand Design should recall and cover the movement of the safety chain's attachment point further back on the trailer frame, to avoid safety chain failure due to damage that occurs when turning and pinching the…
Service Brakes · reported Jun 15, 2021
Brake linings which are available for inspection. The brake lining defects likely caused THREE tire blowouts due to excessive heat from the disintegrating brake linings, also a degradation of stopping performance. Upon performing annual wheel bearing service and brake inspection I found all four brake assemblies with brake lining partially disintegrated and in one case completely missing from the metal backing. This is NOT normal wear and tear but the breaking off of the lining from the metal backing plate. Nobody has inspected the linings but I have notified the RV trailer manufacturer, Grand…
Service Brakes · at 5,000 miles · reported Aug 28, 2019
The contact owns a 2019 grand design imagine trailer. The contact noticed that the rear driver's side wheel bearing was separating from the axle. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who used a torch to remove the nut from the axle to access the wheel bearing. The mechanic also had to use a grinder to grind the axle and the brake pads had to be replaced. The contact was informed that the trailer was well enough to drive home; however, the entire axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would reimburse the contact for the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Grand Design Imagine have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Grand Design Imagine: 21V-393 (equipment), 18V-823 (suspension), 18V-658 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Grand Design Imagine?

Owners report equipment problems most often (4 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.

Are Grand Design recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Grand Design dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.