| Suspension | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 450.0%ODI 11194273 · 1,000 miSPRINGS GOING FLAT OR FAILING. SEVERAL REPORTS ON GD FACEBOOK PAGE. I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO. CALLED GD FOR HELP BUT NO RESULTS. THEY CLAIM THEY HAD PROBLEMS WITH DEXTER AXLES BUT NOT LIPPERT AXLES. I CALLED LIPPERT AND THEY PRETTY MUCH SAID THERE HAS BEEN ISSUES BUT THEY SEND GD WHAT THEY ASK FOR. *DT CONSUMER STATED FLAT SPRINGS WERE REPLACED.*JB Look up ODI 11194273 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 11252092 · 5,000 miTL* 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… Look up ODI 11252092 at NHTSA ↗ | 325.0%ODI 11229851 · 700 miWHILE DRIVING BACK FROM A FAMILY TRIP IN NEBRASKA ON 6/30/19. I NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER WAS PUSHING THE TOW VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT WHILE BREAKING HARDER THAN NORMAL. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES DURING OUR 4.5 HOUR TRIP HOME AND UPON ARRIVING AT OUR HOUSE IN LONE TREE, CO. I DISCOVERED THAT THE LEAF SPRINGS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRAILER HAD FLATTENED OUT. THE TRAILER IS 2 MONTHS OLD AND THE WEIGHT WAS MINIMAL AS NONE OF THE HOLDING TANKS WERE FILLED AND HALF OF THE CABINETS WERE EMPTY AS WELL AS EMPTY FRIDGE. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER … Look up ODI 11229851 at NHTSA ↗ | 633.3%ODI 11425375We were driving and went through a dip in the road and the whole front end of the A- Frame bent/buckled. We have not had any problems with this in the past, but it is a brand new trailer and we are learning it has happened to a few others all Grand Design XLS series. We wonder if the steel used is not of top quality and is too thin. Look up ODI 11425375 at NHTSA ↗ | 323.1%ODI 11522942The spring hanger are bent as is the frame of our Grand Design Imagine 2022 travel trailer. Axles could have fallen off at speeds of 70 mph on I 95 in Sould Carolina. Our lives were in danger. Problem has been confirmed by dealer. Components would not pass NYS Indpection by insurance and Wilkins RV Victor NY. First appeared after driving home from Florida 1250 miles. Many lawsuits about this problem and cracks and tears in frames. Look up ODI 11522942 at NHTSA ↗ | 375.0%ODI 11596802Bent axle that caused tire to bent. There was no accident because unit was delivered to the service before fitting separated. In this case there was a recall of grand design reflection and momentum NHTSA Recall No. 23V-455 but not imagine. No warning signs were displayed. The issue was noticed at the Rv General , Huntley , IL service department. The issue is severe- it could cause separation of tire which could cause loss of control, injury or death. The unit is located at RV General, Huntley, IL. The recall says” axles may not have been tight… Look up ODI 11596802 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11585699Removed the winter cover for the RV and the laminated cover for the tongue jack was disintegrated, exposing the power switches and light. This jack was already previously replaced due to the same, or similar problem. The replacement jack has the same touch pad cracking problem as the original jack. I do not know if the jack may extend on its own if the circuitry inside gets wet, like the first recall, but I will disconnect it from the power source while on the road, and once at a campsite. Look up ODI 11585699 at NHTSA ↗ | 112.5%ODI 11675820I have stress/ flex cracks on both passenger and drivers side I beams near the suspension parts.07/2024. This is the first report, I have not contacted the manufacturer. Look up ODI 11675820 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 11426821The 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 … Look up ODI 11426821 at NHTSA ↗ | 18.3%ODI 11741571I am filing a formal safety complaint against Camping World for structural equipment overloading, unauthorized safety component manipulation, and willful public safety endangerment. On May 29, the dealer hitched a 37' long trailer to my half ton truck frame. This combination violates critical highway stability standards. A 37' trailer requires a minimum 178" tow vehicle wheelbase to counteract lateral wind forces and semi-truck displacement. Operating it with a 157" wheelbase leaves a catastrophic 21" layout deficit, causing uncontrollable high… Look up ODI 11741571 at NHTSA ↗ | 527.8%ODI 11523031Noticed the frame on our trailer is starting to bulge. We are part of a Facebook group for our specific trailer and apparently this is a common problem/ occurrence. We contacted both Grand Design and Lippert for assistance with fixing the issue which they have done for many but since we are second owners they are refusing to help. This is a major safety issue and of left unfixed could potentially cause a bad accident/ incident. Since this is a common problem in these trailers I feel both Grand Design and Lippert should be held accountable and b… Look up ODI 11523031 at NHTSA ↗ | 861.5%ODI 11492112Both trailer hitch safety chains have been severed/cut where they attach to the trailer's safety chain mounting loop. This is due to contact with the tow vehicle's ball/hitch on tight turns. At the trailer dealer's advice, I contacted Grand Design's customer service to obtain a case# (181049) and guidance for a warranty repair. Instead, they claim I was sold the wrong trailer hitch and that they are not responsible. After researching online trailer owner groups, I have found many instances of this same problem occurring. It's obviously a safety… Look up ODI 11492112 at NHTSA ↗ | 250.0%ODI 11596802Bent axle that caused tire to bent. There was no accident because unit was delivered to the service before fitting separated. In this case there was a recall of grand design reflection and momentum NHTSA Recall No. 23V-455 but not imagine. No warning signs were displayed. The issue was noticed at the Rv General , Huntley , IL service department. The issue is severe- it could cause separation of tire which could cause loss of control, injury or death. The unit is located at RV General, Huntley, IL. The recall says” axles may not have been tight… Look up ODI 11596802 at NHTSA ↗ | 120.0%ODI 11760851On XXX, I was towing my 2024 Grand Design Imagine AIM travel trailer, VIN [XXX], on the freeway at highway speed behind a 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab using a hitch equipped with sway control bars. After the trailer crossed a bump in the road surface, it began swaying side to side and the oscillation grew uncontrollably within seconds despite the sway control. The trailer rolled over and was destroyed. It is a total loss. [Add: injuries, if any / no injuries.] This was not an isolated event. From the time of purchase the trailer exhibited poor towin… Look up ODI 11760851 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Structure | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 11675820I have stress/ flex cracks on both passenger and drivers side I beams near the suspension parts.07/2024. This is the first report, I have not contacted the manufacturer. Look up ODI 11675820 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 18.3%ODI 11667331The frame of the trailer has. cracked in 4 places. Directly behind each wheel. Right in the middle of. the steel. There is a known defect in these frames. Cheap steel? Who knows but I'm one of many that this has happened to. The company has denied any warrranty. Look up ODI 11667331 at NHTSA ↗ | 316.7%ODI 11487728 · 50,000 miThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado used for hauling a 2021 Grand Design Imagine travel trailer. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that the front of the travel trailer had collapsed. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the travel trailer tongue was bent downward. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they were unable to perform the repair. An independent mechanic performed the repair on-site by replacing the tongue and welding it to the travel… Look up ODI 11487728 at NHTSA ↗ | 430.8%ODI 11666191We have been having problems with our slide out for 2 years. The slide mechanism kept getting damaged/"chewed up" and kept needing to be replaced. We could not get the slide to go in or out on its own several times over the 2-year period. After 2 years of taking it for repeated repairs, a Lippert tech came to the shop to inspect it. Per Lippert, the manufacturer of the chassis, "Inspection of chassis found cracks in mains at crossmember near center hanger. Hangers start to roll in one direction. Front header bent." We were told verbally by Lipp… Look up ODI 11666191 at NHTSA ↗ | 125.0%ODI 11632841Upon inspection of the frame based on other complaints of frame cracking, I found approximate 2" cracks in the steel I beam frame rail above the leaf spring hangers. I read that this is indicative of frame flex and compromised or wrong steel thickness of the I beam. Im currently working with the manufacture to resolve this, but I'm concerned of the quality of the entire frame rails and the safety/integrity of possible repairs. Look up ODI 11632841 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 11257504 · 12,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE TRAVEL TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH LIONSHEAD WESTLAKE TIRES, SIZE: SP225/75/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 64 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE MARKER LIGHTS ON THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER SIDE FENDER. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ELECTRIC SLIDE WAS RIPPED APART DUE TO THE SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE TRAILER TO A PARKING LOT AND CALLED A ROADSIDE TIRE SERVICE TO HAVE THE TIRE REPLACED. THE CONTACT FILED COMPL… Look up ODI 11257504 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 541.7%ODI 11374172 · 4,000 miOUR PASSENGER SIDE REAR TRAILER TIRE BLEW OUT ON OUR 2020 IMAGINE 2800BH. THIS WAS A LIONSHEAD WESTLAKE THAT CAME ON THE TRAILER AND HAD ABOUT 4K MILES ON IT. PRESSURE WAS 80 PSI WHEN WE LEFT OUR SITE AND 88 PSI WHEN IT BLEW ACCORDING TO THE TPMS SYSTEM. OUR SPEED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE WAS 60MPH. I'M NOT SURE WHAT CAUSED THE TIRE TO FAIL BUT IT WENT OUT WITH A BANG AND THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE TPMS NEVER INDICATED LOSS OF AIR OR OTHER ISSUE. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AFTER I HEARD THE BANG BUT THE DAMAGE WAS ALREADY DONE. I W… Look up ODI 11374172 at NHTSA ↗ | 316.7%ODI 11476853On 6/17/2022 the cold pressures were set correctly for the 2021 Grand Design 2800BH travel trailer as they had been for a dozen or more prior trips. A TPMS was being used during travel to monitor pressures and temperatures. All 4 of the Westlake brand ST 225 / 75 R 15 tires with manufacturing date "3320" were inspected for bubbles, cuts, punctures, etc... prior to departure and no anomalies were observed. With absolutely NO WARNING the right rear wheel experienced a complete tread separation. The tire's entire tread was thrown from the tire … Look up ODI 11476853 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 11760851On XXX, I was towing my 2024 Grand Design Imagine AIM travel trailer, VIN [XXX], on the freeway at highway speed behind a 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab using a hitch equipped with sway control bars. After the trailer crossed a bump in the road surface, it began swaying side to side and the oscillation grew uncontrollably within seconds despite the sway control. The trailer rolled over and was destroyed. It is a total loss. [Add: injuries, if any / no injuries.] This was not an isolated event. From the time of purchase the trailer exhibited poor towin… Look up ODI 11760851 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11585699Removed the winter cover for the RV and the laminated cover for the tongue jack was disintegrated, exposing the power switches and light. This jack was already previously replaced due to the same, or similar problem. The replacement jack has the same touch pad cracking problem as the original jack. I do not know if the jack may extend on its own if the circuitry inside gets wet, like the first recall, but I will disconnect it from the power source while on the road, and once at a campsite. Look up ODI 11585699 at NHTSA ↗ | 112.5%ODI 11102916IN DECEMBER 2017, I PURCHASED A GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE TRAVEL TRAILER, MODEL 2500RL. WHEN I TOWED THE TRAILER, I NOTICED THE TRAILERS BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE TRAILER EVEN WHEN I ADJUSTED THE BRAKE CONTROLLER GAIN TO MAXIMUM. THINKING THE TRAILER BRAKES JUST NEEDED ADJUSTMENT, ON MAY 21, 2018, I TOOK THE TRAILER TO THE SELLING DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT NEED ADJUSTMENT. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE BRAKES ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE DOUBLE AXLE TRAILER WERE NOT CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE THAT OPERATES THE … Look up ODI 11102916 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 11464790120 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… Look up ODI 11464790 at NHTSA ↗ | 18.3%ODI 11465019There is currently an rv recall coming out concerning 150,000 2021 through 2023 travel trailers and fifth wheels for a faulty quick disconnect fitting in the propane system, which can crack, leak, and cause fires. I own a 2020 Grand Design, Imagine, travel trailer which had the exact same defect as this list describes. I paid my rv dealership $539 on 10/11/21 to trace the propane leak and replace the same connector which was cracked, with no signs of trauma or damage. This recall needs to be expanded to include 2020 models for sure and other ma… Look up ODI 11465019 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 215.4%ODI 11501124I have received mail from the manufacturer, Grand Design, stating my RV is subject to NHTSA Recall No. 22V-308. They provided details to indicate my RV may have a cracked fitting in it's propane gas distribution system. A physical inspection must be performed, and the fitting must be replaced if it has a crack. Obviously, this is troubling because it represents a danger of fire, explosion, or both, in other words life threatening. I have moved 1,200 miles from where I lived when I purchased this RV, so returning to the franchised dealer who … Look up ODI 11501124 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Equipment | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 11428806The contact owns a 2018 Grand design Imagine. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V393000 (Equipment) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Look up ODI 11428806 at NHTSA ↗ | 233.3%ODI 11429699The contact owns a 2019 Grand Design Imagine. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V393000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Northgate RV Center (442 Candy Ln, Ringgold, GA 30736, [phone removed]) was contacted and informed the contact that no parts were available for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and i… Look up ODI 11429699 at NHTSA ↗ | 18.3%ODI 11465019There is currently an rv recall coming out concerning 150,000 2021 through 2023 travel trailers and fifth wheels for a faulty quick disconnect fitting in the propane system, which can crack, leak, and cause fires. I own a 2020 Grand Design, Imagine, travel trailer which had the exact same defect as this list describes. I paid my rv dealership $539 on 10/11/21 to trace the propane leak and replace the same connector which was cracked, with no signs of trauma or damage. This recall needs to be expanded to include 2020 models for sure and other ma… Look up ODI 11465019 at NHTSA ↗ | 15.6%ODI 11424664The contact owns a 2021 Grand Design Imagine. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V393000 (Equipment). The contact reached out to the local dealer and was informed that the earliest available appointment to service the recall would not be until October. The contact also attempted to reach the manufacturer but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Look up ODI 11424664 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Service Brakes | 1100.0%ODI 11426336Trailer braking began to diminish most noticeably at highway speeds, making stopping distances much longer. Inspection of the brakes and wiring revealed two of the four electric brake wires had come loose from their type 314 connectors and were completely disconnected. The two affected brakes were the left and right side front wheels. Replacement of the connectors remedied the poor braking. I found the loose wiring myself while inspecting the tires before an upcoming trip. Attached photo shows connectors on the left front wheel with the loo… Look up ODI 11426336 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 11102916IN DECEMBER 2017, I PURCHASED A GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE TRAVEL TRAILER, MODEL 2500RL. WHEN I TOWED THE TRAILER, I NOTICED THE TRAILERS BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE TRAILER EVEN WHEN I ADJUSTED THE BRAKE CONTROLLER GAIN TO MAXIMUM. THINKING THE TRAILER BRAKES JUST NEEDED ADJUSTMENT, ON MAY 21, 2018, I TOOK THE TRAILER TO THE SELLING DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT NEED ADJUSTMENT. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE BRAKES ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE DOUBLE AXLE TRAILER WERE NOT CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE THAT OPERATES THE … Look up ODI 11102916 at NHTSA ↗ | 233.3%ODI 11252092 · 5,000 miTL* 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… Look up ODI 11252092 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 11619026In September 2023, we purchased our 2024 Grand Design Imagine AIM RB travel trailer. We started receiving trailer brake warnings on our truck immediately after purchasing the camper and brought it back to the dealership. The service technicians assured us that there were no issues with the brakes. In January 2024, the brakes locked up and started burning while we were driving on [XXX] in the Phoenix metro area. We had the camper towed to an authorized service dealer in Surprise, AZ, where the brakes were replaced and a switch was installed… Look up ODI 11619026 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Structure:Body | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 18.3%ODI 11604580Frame is cracked. Both sides frame rails have horizontal cracks forming near the leaf spring mount brackets. The structural integrity of our camper is now compromised. If a frame rail were to fail during travel, the loss of control to the tow vehicle would follow, most likely on public roadways. The crack will be present no matter who inspects it. The failure was noticed when I inspected the frame after being made aware of how common frame rail failures are with Grand Design products. Will be following through with attempting to have the manufa… Look up ODI 11604580 at NHTSA ↗ | 422.2%ODI 11425375We were driving and went through a dip in the road and the whole front end of the A- Frame bent/buckled. We have not had any problems with this in the past, but it is a brand new trailer and we are learning it has happened to a few others all Grand Design XLS series. We wonder if the steel used is not of top quality and is too thin. Look up ODI 11425375 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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