NHTSA Complaint #10865545 — 2015 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10865545
Vehicle	2015 GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	May 15, 2016
Date Filed	May 18, 2016
Mileage	1,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

GRAND DESIGN TRAVEL TRAILERS/5TH WHEELS USING LIPPERT AXLES. WHEEL SEAL FAILURE LETTING WHEEL BEARING GREASE CONTAMINATE THE BRAKE SHOES/PADS & ELECTRO MAGNETS. ALMOST COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING. EMERGENCY ACTIVATION COULD NOT STOP UNIT WITHIN 150 FEET AT 10MPH. SEALS WERE HARD WHEN REMOVED.

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