Grand Design RV, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel
— Recall Campaign #15V518000
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel trailers manufactured September 5, 2013, to June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with axles rated to 5200 lbs. instead of 6000 lbs. as designed and as listed on the Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,721 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V518000
| Manufacturer: | Grand Design RV, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 14, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V518000 |
| Units affected: | 1,721 |
- Description:
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Reflection fifth-wheel trailers manufactured September 5, 2013, to June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with axles rated to 5200 lbs. instead of 6000 lbs. as designed and as listed on the Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Consequeces:
- The inaccurate label may result in users overloading their trailer, resulting in axle or tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and will replace any axle that is only rated to 5200 lbs. with an axle rated to 6000 lbs., free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-8000 ext. 2015. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910004.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.