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SevereNHTSA·15V518000·Announced 2015-08-14

Grand Design Reflection Fifth-Wheel Trailers Recalled for Axle Rating Defect

Grand Design is recalling 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel trailers because some have axles rated lower than required, risking overload and crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle rating) that can lead to axle or tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Grand Design RV, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel trailers manufactured between September 5, 2013, and June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with axles rated to 5,200 lbs. instead of the 6,000 lbs. specified in the design and listed on the Certification Label. This discrepancy means the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

The inaccurate axle rating may lead users to overload their trailers. Overloading can result in axle or tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 1,721 vehicles.

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and replace any axle rated to only 5,200 lbs. with an axle rated to 6,000 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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION
Brand
GRAND DESIGN
Manufacturer
Grand Design RV, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fifth-Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,721

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • REFLECTION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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