Grand Design Transcend recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 24, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Grand Design RV, LLC recalls 2019 Grand Design Transcend, Reflection, Imagine

Recall number

18V658000

Brand / firm

Grand Design

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 997 units

Why it was recalled

If the bearings prematurely wear, it can cause the hub to overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection, Imagine and Transcend travel trailers. These axles may be missing inner bearings on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

What to do

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910015.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.