2018 Grand Design Imagine problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Grand Design Imagine.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 6 of 6 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Grand Design
Equipment #17V271000 · 2017 · 1,662 units
Problem: Grand design rv, llc (grand design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 imagine travel trailers. the screws that secure the slide room mechanism columns may shear, allowing the slide room to extend while the trailer is being towed.
Risk: If the slide room opens during transit there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Grand design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide mechanism column securing screws, free of charge. the recall began on may 15, 2017. owners may contact grand design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. grand design's number for this recall is 910009.
Electrical System #17V620000 · 2017 · 3,621 units
Problem: Grand design rv, llc (grand design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 imagine recreational trailers. the wires at the air conditioning unit may detach from the connector and the loose wires may short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Grand design has notified owners, and dealers will change the existing wire connectors for the air conditioning unit to positive retention wire connectors, free of charge. the recall began on october 23, 2017. owners may contact grand design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. grand design's number for this recall is 910010.
Equipment #17V789000 · 2017 · 3,969 units
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.
Equipment #21V393000 · 2021 · 55,508 units
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 8 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Grand Design Imagine have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Grand Design for the 2018 Imagine. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2018 Grand Design Imagine problems?
In 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.