2015 Grand Design Reflection recalls and problems

The 2015 Grand Design Reflection has 4 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Grand Design dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
16
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Grand Design Reflection vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Grand Design Reflection recalls

Recall 22V-038: Equipment

Reported Jan 28, 2022 · 43,421 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 16V-717: Equipment

Reported Oct 7, 2016 · 480 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Reflection recreational trailers, model 357BHS and 367BHS, manufactured November 12, 2014, to September 22, 2016. The affected vehicles have an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Certification Label, stating a GAWR of 7,000 lbs when the actual GAWR is 6,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: If the operator loads the vehicle to the GAWR on the label, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Certification Label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to replace the Certification Label themselves, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910007.

Recall 15V-518: Equipment, Suspension

Reported Aug 14, 2015 · 1,721 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel trailers manufactured September 5, 2013, to June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with axles rated to 5200 lbs. instead of 6000 lbs. as designed and as listed on the Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: The inaccurate label may result in users overloading their trailer, resulting in axle or tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and will replace any axle that is only rated to 5200 lbs. with an axle rated to 6000 lbs., free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-8000 ext. 2015. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910004.

Recall 15V-212: Suspension

Reported Apr 10, 2015 · 148 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Reflection 303RLS, 308BHTS and 313RLTS, model 2016 Solitude 375RE trailers manufactured March 12, 2015, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Grand Design has notified owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910003.

2015 Grand Design Reflection problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes10
Suspension3
Unknown or Other2
Tires1
Wheels1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,500 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 2015 Grand Design Reflection complaints

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

Wheels · at 12,000 miles · reported Jul 7, 2018
Graand design uses lionshead aluminum 5 spoke wheels on reflection models. The wheels crack. I know of 3 cases besides mine where the wheels have cracked, at some point someone is going to lose a wheel and kill someone. See here. Https://www.facebook.com/groups/147999938972932/permalink/465702340536022/
Unknown or Other · reported Sep 8, 2017
The strap that holds the electrical line and the propane line under the kitchen side out broke and the propane line rubbed on the tire while traveling on an interstate causing the line to cut in half and propane leaked out.
Service Brakes · at 6,400 miles · reported Jul 5, 2017
All 4 electric drum brakes on the reflection fifth wheel camper trailer were contaminated with grease from the axles. After checking brakes because of poor trailer braking while towing the fifth wheel trail, I found that all 4 brake's shoes were barely worn after 2 years of use. The brake shoes had grease on them as well as the electric magnet that activates the brakes. The grease contamination caused faulty operation of the brakes. Numerous other people have been experiencing the same problem. The manufacturer lippert has supposedly after several years made some changes, but still brand new…
Service Brakes · at 2,000 miles · reported Feb 17, 2017
Brakes were contaminated with wheel bearing grease, either damaged/faulty rear wheel bearing seal or/and substandard grease that liquefies. The cavity in the hub is filled to maximum capacity with grease which is unnecessary which is another contributing factory. This is not an isolated incident and has been an issue for at least 6 years. Suspension items are provided by lippert (Lci). My 2011 heartland sundance 5th wheel had the same issue. Grease on these brakes makes it nearly non functioning and a huge safety issue.
Service Brakes · at 1,000 miles · reported Nov 1, 2016
Grease seals failing causing axle grease to cover wheels and brake pads. Dealer has replaced both sets of seals on both sides of both tandem axles due to this issue. One side was replaced in jan 2016, the other side was replaced in sept 2016.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Grand Design Reflection have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Grand Design Reflection: 22V-038 (equipment), 16V-717 (equipment), 15V-518 (equipment, suspension), 15V-212 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Grand Design Reflection?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (10 reports), followed by suspension (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,500 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.