2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE
The 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE, potentially affecting up to 56,808 vehicles.
Recall 21V393000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
| 55,508 vehicles affected
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.
Consequence: Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the LP regulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910023.
View full details →Recall 16V355000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 1,300 vehicles affected
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Imagine and Reflection recreational trailers manufactured January 15, 2016 to May 4, 2016. The MB Sturgis LP regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.
Consequence: If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP regulator kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910006.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Trailer braking began to diminish most noticeably at highway speeds, making stopping distances much longer. Inspection of the brakes and wiring revealed two of the four electric brake wires had come loose from their type 314 connectors and were completely disconnected. The two affected brakes were the left and right side front wheels. Replacement of the connectors remedied the poor braking. I found the loose wiring myself while inspecting the tires before an upcoming trip. Attached photo shows connectors on the left front wheel with the loose wiring to the right.
Trailer braking began to diminish most noticeably at highway speeds, making stopping distances much longer. Inspection of the brakes and wiring revealed two of the four electric brake wires had come loose from their type 314 connectors and were completely disconnected. The two affected brakes were the left and right side front wheels. Replacement of the connectors remedied the poor braking. I found the loose wiring myself while inspecting the tires before an upcoming trip. Attached photo shows connectors on the left front wheel with the loose wiring to the right.
Safety Rating for the 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE
- 2016 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE (current)
- 2017 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE — 2 complaints
- 2018 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE — 11 complaints
- 2019 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE — 10 complaints
- 2020 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE — 15 complaints
- 2021 GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE — 24 complaints
Other GRAND DESIGN Models
- GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM — 327 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 218 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION — 199 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — 16 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION 337RLS — 10 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM 385TH — 4 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN LINEAGE — 1 total complaint
- GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM 355TH — 1 total complaint