2017 Grand Design Reflection recalls and problems

The 2017 Grand Design Reflection has 5 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Grand Design dealer.

Recalls
5
Complaints
26
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Grand Design Reflection vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 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 20V-362: Electrical System

Reported Jun 19, 2020 · 22,797 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: If water enters the wiring connector, it can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V-789: Equipment

Reported Dec 8, 2017 · 3,969 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: 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.

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 16V-355: Equipment

Reported May 25, 2016 · 1,300 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Imagine and Reflection recreational trailers manufactured January 15, 2016 to May 4, 2016. The MB Sturgis LP regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.

Risk: If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP regulator kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910006.

2017 Grand Design Reflection problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes18
Suspension5
Equipment3
Unknown or Other2
Wheels2
Structure2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 3
  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,000 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 2017 Grand Design Reflection complaints

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

Structure · at 10,000 miles · reported Oct 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Grand Design Reflection. The contact stated that after the RV was taken to the factory for warranty repairs and linoleum floors were installed, the back wall separated approximately 3/8" from the floor, and the rear end of the RV began detaching. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone and informed the contact that the RV was out of warranty, instructing the contact to take the vehicle to a welder for a repair estimate. However, the contact stated that the welders do not weld aluminum. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Suspension · reported Aug 9, 2021
Noticed the left side of the 5th wheel seemed lower, the smell of burning rubber was highly present. Upon further investigation noticed the front axle leaf spring had broken. Noticed the new tire was hot and rubbed up on and caused damage to the metal of the chassis and ruined the new tire.
Service Brakes · at 25,000 miles · reported Feb 19, 2021
Intermittent brakes (Lost brakes) on fifth wheel due to the use of undersize wire and overuse of scotchlok guillotine connectors. Each brake has a maximum current draw of 4amps. 4x4 = 16 amp possible draw on 14 awg wire at approximately 60+ foot loop round trip from pin box to brakes back to pin box. This is an extremely dangerous situation. The brake wiring is substandard in every conceivable way. Should be at least connected 10awg using crimped butt splices and circle connectors. It would also help to have a ground bond at the axle to reduce the loop by 50%. Someday someone will die…
Structure · at 21,300 miles · reported Oct 1, 2020
I was driving in arkansas in october 11th 2019 when I noticed the rv did not appear to be tracking straight behind the truck. I packed up and left the campground about 2 hours earlier. There were no issues with the axles at that time. There were no unusual road hazards or shocks to the frame during that period prior to when I noticed the issue. I stopped at a rest area in helena arkansas and found the right rear axle spring hanger had broken from the frame. The spring and rear axle was shifted to the left and lodged precariously up inside the frame. It was late on a friday evening. I was able…
Suspension · at 15,000 miles · reported Sep 21, 2020
The right rear leaf spring hanger for the rear axle broke off from the trailer frame, this happened when vehicle was in motion on the highway. Noticed rear axle out of place when we were parked in our driveway upon further inspection that is when we noticed the right rear hanger broken completely out of frame and the left rear hanger cracked.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Grand Design Reflection have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2017 Grand Design Reflection: 22V-038 (equipment), 20V-362 (electrical system), 17V-789 (equipment), 16V-717 (equipment), 16V-355 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Grand Design Reflection?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (18 reports), followed by suspension (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,000 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.