2024 Grand Design Reflection problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Grand Design Reflection. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
12 volt and 120 volt electrical: 3 recalls, 1 complaint
Recall 23V788000 (22/11/2023): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the incorrect receptacles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910041.
Recall 24V522000 (09/07/2024): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2024 Reflection travel trailers. The electrical wiring may be missing over current circuit protection.
Fix: Dealers will install a 50-amp breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910044.
Recall 26V616000 (24/09/2026): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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 the 7-way bulkhead power center and other circuits.
Fix: An over-the-air (OTA) software update will be released. Lighting will be inspected and repaired as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910068.
What a tech checks: Voltage drop, grounds, the converter and the transfer switch. Melted shore-cord plugs and bad grounds cause most of the electrical complaints techs actually see. Before you buy: Battery at rest, converter output on shore power, GFCI test, every outlet.
12 V electrical lessons · 120 V and generator lessons · Wiring diagrams
Axles, brakes, suspension and hitch: 4 complaints
What a tech checks: Bearings, brake magnets, worn shackle bolts and bent axles. A trailer that wears tires on the inside edge or pulls to one side usually has an axle or suspension problem. Before you buy: Bolts tight, springs not flat, brakes apply with the breakaway pin pulled.
Chassis and towing lessons · Trailer guide
Structure, roof and leaks: 2 complaints
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
Tires: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Age, load range and pressure. RV tires age out before they wear out, and an underrated tire on a heavy trailer is a blowout waiting to happen. Before you buy: Read the DOT date and the load range on the sidewall.
Chassis, towing and tires lessons · Trailer guide
Other: 1 complaint
What owners reported to NHTSA
10/01/2025, STRUCTURE: The contact owns a 2024 Grand Design Reflection RV. The contact stated that while attempting to raise the RV, the RV failed to raise up or level as designed. The RV was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the frame was bent because of a manufacturer's defect, and that further diagnosis was required to determine the cause of the failure. The RV was not repaired. The manufac
05/10/2024, SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER: The entire rear section/walls of the camper have lifted and separated from the main frame. A licensed RV specialist has inspected the unit, and determined the main frame has severe issues and the unit should not be used or moved. There were several warning signs brought to the attention of Grand Design but they dismissed it as being within 'tolerance'. I'm a licensed contractor of 39 years and proved to them there is
05/06/2024, SUSPENSION: Took delivery of this new 2024 on [XXX], 2024. There has been a know problem with the rear stabilizing jacks being installed too long. Lippert is the manufacture of the jacks and their specifications require that the rear jacks be at least 7" from the ground in travel mode. Mine measure 3-5" from the ground when attached to the truck and level. This creates a a dangerous issue if a jack strikes the ground during t
04/04/2026, TIRES,WHEELS: Fifth wheel was purchased with a tire monitoring system included. It has not worked since we purchased it 8-19-2024. We have taken it twice to the dealer, Blue Compass and it still doesn't work. I am told the problem is they put the wrong sensors in the tires. Lippert and Grand Design are fighting about who's fault it is all while it still doesn't work. Not having the tire sensor/monitoring system working has created
03/22/2025, SERVICE BRAKES: Trailer is equipped with the Lippert ABS brake system. During final review of issues covered by warranty at the Dealer (General RV in Birch Run MI) the dealer recommended a wheel bearing re grease which I agreed to. During this procedure the left rear brakes were noted as totally worn out and the brake drum had a significant crack due to excessive heat from the dragging brake. This trailer has approx. 8000 mi of tow
03/22/2024, STRUCTURE: Each trailer must have rear impact guards (bumpers) or other devices that prevent another vehicle from riding underneath. https://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov › MyFiles 5.1.9 Rear-End Protection (393.86) - CSA Compliance, Safety My trailer does not have a rear bumper.
Looking at a 2024 Grand Design Reflection?
The Buyer's Check walks you through it on your phone: what to ask, the outside walk-around, water damage, every system on every power source, with the recalls above built in. You get a report that says what's a walk-away and what to negotiate on.
Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.