2022 Grand Design Imagine
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 13 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 9 Imagine model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailer, lpg systems, lines and fittingsNov 15, 2024
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude, and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and replace quick disconnect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910045. This recall supersedes Grand Design RV recall 22V308.
Campaign 24V861000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, bodyAug 9, 2022
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910031.
Campaign 22V603000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailer, lpg systems, lines and fittingsMay 6, 2022
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Grand Design Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910029.
Campaign 22V308000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
8 reports, newest first. Show all
Structure, Other or unspecified, Sep 23, 2026
Structural Frame Cracks, risk of structural frame separation from the body at highway speeds. RV Frame cracks, horizontal, above suspension frame hangers.
Other or unspecified, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 13, 2025
Cracks in I-beams Cargo doors opening during transport Roof membrane structural issues Unit Information Date of Manufacture: 3/30/2022 Retail Sold Date: 7/11/2022
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Jul 2, 2025
While driving i had the frame ibeam break above rear passenger side shackle that holds the leaf spring and axel to frame. This was the actual ibeam/frame itself that broke about 2 inches above shackle weld. After further inspection we found an additional crack that started in the frame above the driver side rear shackle as well. If it broke it would have meant complete loss of axel. Luckily the leaf spring on passenger side with shackle and frame pined against bottom of frame.
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Jun 10, 2025
We 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 Lippert that there are, "Cracks in iBeams and unit is deflecting - rear of unit sagging - causing issues with slide." We now also have water damage in the opposing slide at the rear of the unit as well as mold, something we only recently discovered as we do not access that area often.
Other or unspecified, Sep 1, 2023
Trailer came from manufacturer with under rated axles which caused the axles to bend and wear the tires down to steel belts. This trailer weighs 6395 lbs. with only (2) 3000 lb. axles under it. Grand Design won't warranty anything and the axle manufacturer, Lipper Components, won't warranty anything either.
Trailer hitches, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Aug 15, 2023
The safety chains are welded to the trailer frame in a place that causes the chains to become bound and are eating each other apart after only about 1000 miles on the road. Grand Design refuses to acknowledge their design flaw. I have to spend money to make this safe.
Other or unspecified, Apr 29, 2023
I received a recall notice for this RV last year. I have since contacted Grand Design and they said I need to go to my dealer to have the awning recall addressed. The dealer is unwilling to perform the recall as they are too busy selling brand new RVs. I contacted Grand Design again and told them that since the dealer is unwilling to help, I want to replace the awning myself to ensure the safety of my family while camping. Grand Design stated that this is not allowed since this is a nhtsa recall. Repairs need to be done at a dealership. I stated that the dealership is unable and unwilling to provide repairs. Grand Design has since ignored my request for assistance. This is unacceptable, Grand Design is preventing me from having a safety defect resolved.
Other or unspecified, Nov 3, 2022
Both 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 problem and since the hitch in question is a very popular brand, I feel that there needs to be safety recall to avoid potential accidents.