NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V743
Manufacturer Grand Design RV
, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 114
Tire may Contact Slide Room and Cause Blow Out
Tire failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
December 18, 2017
Owner Notification Letter
December 18, 2017
Recall Acknowledgement
December 11, 2017
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