Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Reflection fifth wheel recreational trailers. The auto detect solar controller may select a 24 volt output when the electrical system is designed for 12 volts. The incorrect voltage may damage...
Electrical system
Grand Design Reflection Electrical problems by year
9 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Grand Design Reflection's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2024 Reflection travel trailers. The electrical wiring may be missing over current circuit protection.
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2024 Reflection travel trailers. The electrical plug blade openings (narrow hot blade and wider neutral blade) may be reversed on one of the two receptacle outlet faces, which can cause outlet failure.
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Reflection and Transcend travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being...
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Reflection trailers. A wiring connector in the vehicle underbody may not be properly secured, allowing water intrusion into the wiring connector, possibly resulting in an electrical short...
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.
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.
Latest Reflection electrical complaints
The electric brakes on my new 2025 Grand Design Reflection 260RD fifth-wheel lock up without warning while towing, on both tows since purchase ([redacted] leaving the dealer in [[redacted]];[redacted] near [[redacted]]). On [redacted] the brakes locked about 12 times at a stop sign intersection and about 4 more times entering a four-lane highway with cars waiting behind; I had to unplug the trailer connector in traffic, leaving no brakes or lights. Not the tow vehicle (F-250 scanned, no codes; same lockup with a...
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second truck). Blue Compass W/O [redacted] shows a short-to-battery fault on each wheel (Lippert case [redacted]). Each fix was only a controller reset; the cause has not been found or repaired and the fault returned. Locked brakes could stop the vehicle in the path of traffic or cause loss of control at speed, with risk of injury or death. No injuries or collision so far. Trailer is available for inspection; full records available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
1)The glass on the Furrion fireplace exploded. There are photos, but it has been cleaned up. It was not under any stress. It was parked in our driveway, not in use, and the power was plugged in with ACs set to keep the internal temperature from any significant fluctuations. 2/3)While our direct safety was not at risk because it was not in use, you can see by the photo the blast and the shards of glass could have seriously injured anyone (person, children, or pets) who may have been inside. There are numerous...
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reports of this happening to others, some of whom were inside. They are all grand design, units, many the same model. See enclosed photos. 4)We reported it to grand design via phone on 9/3/26, a case # was assigned #01098902, and an emailed was received on Friday 9/11/26 that they will only replace the broken glass a courtesy since unit is out of warranty. I am more concerned about a potential defect in this unit and the potential for severe injury. A recall does not require a warranty, and this should be investigated immediately. No one has inspected. 5)There were no warning signs or symptoms. I was in the trailer on Monday Aug. 31st. The fireplace was fine. My husband went out there the morning of Sept. 3rd and there was glass everywhere.
After removing the factory installed refrigerator to install a warranty replacement unit, I discovered that the aluminum housing of the refrigerator was coming in contact with two 120v electrical outlets and the corresponding wiring. Excess movement of the refrigerator while towing caused chafing of the wiring and resulted in one of the punch down type electrical outlets breaking. The side of the refrigerator also suffered significant damage, clearly demonstrating the potential for a short circuit event. The broken...
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outlet also has the potential for electrocution while plugging/unplugging the RV's microwave. I did create a YouTube video and shared the link with Grand Design. I also shared the video on Grand Design's owner forum and have been contacted by other owners who have encountered the same issue. [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The camper does not have a GFCI receptacle within the camper. It does have a GFCI breaker. Unfortunately, the GFCI breaker is not easily accessible because you have to remove a couch before you can access the breaker. That does not follow ANSI code.
Improper routing of 110v wiring on RV Gas/Electric Refrigerator circuit wiring leads to wire contacting the refrigerator "chimney" (boiler flue) which over time burns through the wire insulation cover and results in "live wire" to metal contact and can lead to FIRE! Grand Design RV is aware of this issue! One customer had a fire as a result of this poor installation practice and posted the info on Facebook, stating Grand Design, a Fire Inspector for the Insurance Company and an agent for Norcold Refrigerator...
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determined the cause of the fire as improperly routed wiring. Grand Design has not alerted owners of this potential critical safety issue with a Safety Bulletin, VIN Recall or any other means to alert owners of the hazard. After reading it, we inspected our unit and found the same issue. Grand Design failed to authorize an Emergency Inspection and Repair for 3 business days (4.5days total) despite me notifying them of the fire in another unit. I also informed them that on Grand Design Owners Technical Forum, several other owners are finding the same issue. We hired (at our expense) a Mobile RV Service Technician to inspect and repair our wiring. He found the wire in question to be completely burnt through to the individual wires. It was a matter of time before we would have a fire as well. He made the necessary repairs on 15 June 2021 and we filed a Warranty Claim with Grand Design. We had no circuit breakers trip or any other indication that there was an electrical wiring issue. The refrigerator worked normally and was drawing the correct amperage and all outlets worked normally. Grand Design's poor routing and installation of the wires is creating a significant safety hazard and their failure to notify customers in any way of the potential hazard is very disturbing. Coupled with their lack of urgency in addressing the issue when I called in can possibly lead to unsuspecting owners having fires that could lead to serious injury and death.
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.
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...
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(04/2019). Shortly after that, I received an email from [[redacted]] 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
My rv is only 9 months old and it is on city power. Lights with motion sensing- the light in the motion sensing position, started to smoke and indicate fire within the light itself. Model #sd1510-pir 12v dc, 4w smd led. On grand designs web site it indicates not to use the light pictured and to use a different part number. They are no longer wanting to install the original part for some reason. The potential for fire and a death are high if we don't remedy this issue. I was fortunate enough to be present when it failed. I still have 4 more of the same lights in my rv.
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 grand design reflection rv. The vehicle caught fire while parked. A fire report was not filed. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The contact was informed by the fire marshall that the fire was caused by an electrical failure. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
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