2018 Grand Design Reflection

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Suspension is the leading concern among 11 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 10 Reflection model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 11

Of the 2018 reports, 1 involved a fire. 1 person was injured.

Primary concernSuspension5 reports · 45% of complaints
Owner complaints11Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship5 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Suspension5
  2. Service brakes3
  3. Structure2
  4. Equipment1
  5. Power train1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Equipment, appliance, refrigeratorJan 28, 2022

    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.

    An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.

    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.

    Campaign 22V038000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Electrical system, wiringJun 19, 2020

    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.

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

    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.

    Campaign 20V362000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Electrical system, wiringOct 30, 2018

    Grand Design RV, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Reflection fifth wheel trailers, models 28BH and 29RS. The circuit for the power converter does not have over-current protection.

    An electrical short circuit in the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    Grand Design RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to determine if the 50-amp mini breaker at the bus bar is installed correctly and that the circuit is wired correctly, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design RV customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design RV's number for this recall is 910017.

    Campaign 18V764000 on NHTSA.gov

  4. Equipment, mechanical, integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerDec 8, 2017

    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.

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

    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.

    Campaign 17V789000 on NHTSA.gov

  5. Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailerNov 21, 2017

    Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2018 Reflection travel trailers, model 297RSTS. These vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the ram that moves the slide out room. The tire can contact the ram for the slide out room while the trailer is being towed, causing tire damage or a possible tire blowout.

    Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.

    Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit at each of the axle hangers, giving two additional inches of clearance. Tires that show evidence of damage will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910011.

    Campaign 17V743000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: structure

2 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Structure, Jan 9, 2026

    The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Recreational Reflection RV. The contact stated that there were structural cracks and frame separation on the RV, causing the rear interior walls to separate from the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact was informed of a Customer Satisfaction Campaign related to the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

  2. Structure, May 16, 2023

    The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Reflection. The contact stated that as he retracted the RV's main slide out, the actuator used to retract the slide out snapped. Due to the failure, the slide out remained loose and was no longer secured to the RV. A technician was called to inspect the RV but informed the contact that there was too much damage and that extensive repairs would be needed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the RV was no longer under warranty. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.