Grand Design Reflection recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 7, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Grand Design RV, LLC recalls 2015–2017 Grand Design Reflection

Recall number

16V717000

Brand / firm

Grand Design

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 480 units

Why it was recalled

If the operator loads the vehicle to the GAWR on the label, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Reflection recreational trailers, model 357BHS and 367BHS, manufactured November 12, 2014, to September 22, 2016. The affected vehicles have an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Certification Label, stating a GAWR of 7,000 lbs when the actual GAWR is 6,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Certification Label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to replace the Certification Label themselves, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910007.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.