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2020 Grand Design Reflection

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 18, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 28, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Grand Design Reflection, most frequently naming the suspension, body & structure and other / unspecified categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension240.0%
  • Body & structure120.0%
  • Other / unspecified120.0%
  • Tires & wheels120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V038000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Jan 28, 2022
43,421 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: 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.
Grand Design RV, LLCManufacturer number 910026View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureOther / unspecified
Filed Mar 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Reflection RV. The contact stated that the rear leveling jacks of the trailer were significantly close to the ground while in the retracted position. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH downhill, he noticed that the rear leveling jacks were touching the ground. The contact stated that he was concerned because the failure could cause him to lose control of the trailer while driving, which could lead to a crash. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11578070
Incident
Mar 18, 2023
Suspension
Filed Oct 5, 2023

The rear drop brackets on both sides of the back axle of my 5th wheel RV failed and broke off. The drop brackets attach the leaf springs to the RV frame. While pulling the RV, I noticed a sudden change in how the RV was pulling and it seemed to be unstable. I pulled over and while looking for a cause, I found the broken brackets. I was near a Camping World RV repair store, so I towed it there where the brackets and frame where repaired. Had this occurred at highway speeds, the axle could have become so unstable that it broke the remaining brackets which would lead to a complete loss of the axle on the highway and whatever disaster would occur after that. This definitely would have put other drivers and their families lives at stake. I researched this on the Grand Design owner forum board and found that this same problem has occurred to other RV owners. Looking at the broken bracket prior to repair, it appeared to be an inferior cast metal that didn't seem appropriate for such an important part under stress. I contacted Lippert, manufacturer of the frame, to notify them of the incident.

NHTSA ID
11548361
Incident
Jun 17, 2023
Suspension
Filed Jul 19, 2022

The right rear spring hanger broke away from frame while driving through a construction area with little to no room to maneuver.

NHTSA ID
11474668
Incident
Jul 18, 2022
Tires & wheels
Filed Mar 17, 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Reflection equipped with Westlake Tires, Tire Line: Super, Tire Size: ST235/80R/16 124/120L, DOT Number: JUMR2CT4718. The contact stated that all four tires failed to retain air. The contact stated that tires pressure was 55 PFI while the normal tire pressure was 85 PFI. The contact stated that the tires were the original tires. The dealer was not contacted. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,150.

NHTSA ID
11457100
Incident
Mar 16, 2022
Mileage
1,150 mi
Filed Jul 30, 2021

Wanted to inform NHTSA that our 5th Wheel Camper interior wall separated from it's self which can cause slide issues in the camper. This in my opinion is a safety hazard as this is the structure of the camper and can separate at anytime which could cause slide issues while traveling on the road if there was too much weight for the frame. These camper's have two large slides on one side. The concern is too much weight causing structure issues which could break traveling down the road if it were to break loose.

NHTSA ID
11427214
Incident
Jul 17, 2021

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

920015

Lippert Components and Grand Design RV are launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Solitude 310GK & Reflection 303RLS models. The units affected were produced between June 2013 and May 2021.

920015

Lippert Components and Grand Design RV are launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Solitude 310GK & Reflection 303RLS models. The units affected were produced between June 2013 and May 2021.

920015

Lippert Components and Grand Design RV are launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address frame web cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Solitude 310GK & Reflection 303RLS models. The units affected were produced between June 2013 and May 2021.

CSP 910019

EQUIPMENT

Customer Satisfaction Program released to have a protective heat shield installed behind convection microwave on units identified below to address concerns with excessive heat buildup.

TSB 17-001

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY

The #10 screws used to fasten the vertical column of the Schwintek In Wall system to the may have been over torqued, causing a loss of hold, resulting in loose and/or broken screwheads. As a result, columns may pull away from the sidewall.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Grand Design Reflection by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025010—
2024720—
2023420—
20222640—
20212110—
2020Viewing510—
2019950—
20181150—
20172550—
20161960—
20151640—
2014120—
2013010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.