The contact owns a 2019 Grand Design Recreational Reflection. The contact stated that there were wires located underneath one of the slide out beds. While sliding out the bed, the bed rubbed against the wire and caused the wires to short circuit. The contact lost power to certain lights located in the bedroom due to the design. …
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The contact owns a 2019 Grand Design Recreational Reflection. The contact stated that there were wires located underneath one of the slide out beds. While sliding out the bed, the bed rubbed against the wire and caused the wires to short circuit. The contact lost power to certain lights located in the bedroom due to the design. The contact called an independent mechanic who redirected the wires from underneath the slide out bed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
NHTSA ODI #11420141
30 miles · Jun 24, 2020
Electrical System
I HAVE AN UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WIRING PROBLEM ON MY RV. THE HEATER AND THE REFRIGERATOR ARE WIRED ON THE SAME CIRCUIT BREAKER (SPLICED TOGETHER). WHEN THE HEATER TURNS ON, THE FRIDGE POWER FLASHES ON AND OFF FOR A MOMENT UNTIL THE HEATER IS RUNNING NORMALLY. THIS KIND OF SURGE ON THE CIRCUIT IS UNSAFE AND CAN CAUSE…
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I HAVE AN UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WIRING PROBLEM ON MY RV. THE HEATER AND THE REFRIGERATOR ARE WIRED ON THE SAME CIRCUIT BREAKER (SPLICED TOGETHER). WHEN THE HEATER TURNS ON, THE FRIDGE POWER FLASHES ON AND OFF FOR A MOMENT UNTIL THE HEATER IS RUNNING NORMALLY. THIS KIND OF SURGE ON THE CIRCUIT IS UNSAFE AND CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND/OR FIRE. THE CONTROL BOARD FOR THE FRIDGE HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AS PER BISH'S RV. I HAVE NOTIFIED GRAND DESIGN ABOUT THIS IN A SURVEY (04/2019). SHORTLY AFTER THAT, I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM [XXX] ASKING ABOUT MY CONCERNS (04/10/2019) I DESCRIBED IN THE SURVEY. I ALSO RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM GRAND DESIGN, I BELIEVE ON 04/11/2019. I SPOKE WITH THIS REPRESENTATIVE AND EXPLAINED THE WIRING ISSUE AND TOLD HIM THAT I THOUGHT IT WAS WIRED ON THE SAME CIRCUIT BREAKER. HE INFORMED ME THAT THEY DO NOT WIRE THEIR RV'S IN SUCH A WAY AND STATED THAT, I MUST HAVE BEEN HIT BY LIGHTNING THAT CAUSED THE ISSUE. BISH'S RV TRIED TO GET GRAND DESIGN TO APPROVE THE ELECTRICAL WORK AS WARRANTY. GRAND DESIGN REFUSED TWICE (ON THE SAME DATE OF 05/02/2019). GRAND DESIGN STATED THAT THE HEATER AND FRIDGE DO NOT DRAW MORE THAN 15 AMPS WHILE RUNNING SIMULTANEOUSLY. I BELIEVE THEY ARE FORGETTING THE PEAK AMPERAGE AT START UP THAT IS CAUSING THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HAS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SEVERE INJURY AND EVEN DEATH, UNLESS IT IS PROPERLY RESOLVED. IT HAS ALREADY CAUSED A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FRIDGE CONTROL BOARD. AS PER THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ARTICLE 551 STATES THAT AN RV MUST COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS IF IT HAS A POWER SOURCE THAT IS 120V, 120/208V, OR 120/240V [551.4]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
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, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Reflection fifth wheel trailers, models 28BH and 29RS. The circuit for the power converter does not have over-current protection.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short circuit in the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Grand Design RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to determine if the 50-amp mini breaker at the bus bar is installed correctly and that the circuit is wired correctly, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design RV customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design RV's number for this recall is 910017.
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection travel trailers, models 285BHTS, 287RLTS and 297RSTS. The wires to the 50 amp mini-breaker may be installed incorrectly, leaving the circuit unprotected.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the unprotected circuit overheats or experiences a short, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the 50 amp mini-breaker to make sure that it is wired correctly, re-wiring it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910016.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the bearings prematurely wear, it can cause the hub to overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Grand Design RV (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection travel trailers, model 295RL. The outside 110V outlet was not correctly wired to a ground-fault (GFI) protected circuit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of an electrical issue with an appliance or component that is plugged into the outside electrical outlet, an electrical shock may result, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a new correctly wired ground fault receptacle, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 900014.
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