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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GADFISH Spare Tire Carrier,Spare Tire Mount Boat Trailer Carrier Bracket,Heavy Duty Lock Holder,Fits 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels on 4", 4.5'', 4.75'', 5'' and 5.5'' Bolt Patterns,Holds up to 150 Lbs
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Spare Tire Mount for Utility Trailer 3-Nut Design 180 Lbs
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GADFISH Stainless Steel Spare Tire Carrier, Upgrade Spare Tire Mount Trailer Carrier Bracket, Fits 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels on 4", 4.5", 4.75", 5" and 5.5" Bolt Patterns, Holds up to 150 Lbs
- 【REINFORCED STAINLESS STEEL】The spare tire carrier is made of high-quality stainless steel, solid and durable, with no rust, no deformation, and not afraid of wet and rainy environments. Designed with a triangular structure welded and rectangular behind the plate the trailer spare tire mount can hold the steel beam firmly in place.
- 【WIDE APPLICABILITY】Our spare tire carrier can hold up to 120 lbs and is compatible with 4 lug X 4" diameter hole pattern, 5 lug X 4.5"/4.75"/5" diameter hole pattern, and 6 lug X 5.5" diameter hole pattern. Because of its universal compatibility, it is also suitable for boat trailers.
- 【ROBUST CONSTRUCTION】Features a sloping and raised design concept to reduce wind resistance and low clearance to the ground, firmly lock the tire. Once the screws are tightened, your spare tire mount will no longer have the risk of losing a tire.
- 【EASY TO INSTALL】Easy to install bolt-on design no cutting or drilling. Different-length bolts, just need a wrench, making installation and removal a breeze and you can choose the height of the steel beam yourself.
- 【WORRY-FREE VOUCHSAFING】GADFISH Spare tire carriers come with 18 months of support and are rigorously tested before shipment. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding Carrier installation. We will definitely give you a satisfying solution.
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