Recall 16V717 affects 480 2015-2017 Grand Design Reflection trailers for an incorrect GAWR label. Repair is free at any franchised Grand Design dealer.
Grand Design is recalling 480 2015-2017 Reflection recreational trailers under recall 16V717 because the Federal Certification Label lists a 7,000 lb axle rating when the actual rating is 6,400 lb. Loading the trailer to the higher label rating can cause loss of vehicle control, and the Grand Design dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification Label on the 2015-2017 Grand Design Reflection trailer lists the trailer's certified weight ratings. One of those ratings is GAWR, or Gross Axle Weight Rating, which tells an owner and service shop how much weight the axle system is certified to carry.
On affected Reflection 357BHS and 367BHS trailers, that label shows a GAWR of 7,000 lbs. The correct GAWR is 6,400 lbs. The wheel rims installed on these trailers are rated at 3,200 lbs each, so the printed axle rating is higher than the wheel rim load rating supports.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a label and rating mismatch, so an owner will not feel a change while towing just because the certification label is wrong. The issue shows up when the Federal Certification Label is compared with the wheel rim rating or the corrected Grand Design label.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years for the same vehicle label issue.
| 2015 Grand Design Reflection | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Grand Design Reflection | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Grand Design Reflection | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 480 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect GAWR label can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond the safe rating. If the vehicle is loaded to the rating shown on that label, Grand Design says it can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the control risk. Repair is free at any franchised Grand Design dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2017 Grand Design Reflection is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Grand Design dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Certification Label installation that lists the trailer's actual axle weight rating.
- Ask Grand Design about receiving the corrected label for self-installation if you prefer to replace the Certification Label yourself.
- Bring the recall notice if Grand Design has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V717 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer to the incorrect label rating until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Grand Design technician installs a corrected Federal Certification Label with the proper Gross Axle Weight Rating for the trailer. The label replacement is free under recall 16V717, and owners can also install the corrected label themselves at no charge using the free label from Grand Design. This repair is administrative but important: the certification label must match the trailer's actual axle rating. Reimbursement is not being offered for this campaign because Grand Design says customers would not have paid to have this labeling issue corrected before the recall.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| October 7, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 24, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| October 24, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 26, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 28, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V717?
Recall 16V717 covers 480 2015-2017 Grand Design Reflection recreational trailers with an incorrect Federal Certification Label. The label lists a GAWR of 7,000 lbs when the actual rating is 6,400 lbs. Grand Design dealers will install a corrected label for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Grand Design Reflection is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V717. If it is, contact a Grand Design dealer or Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Ask for recall 910007 and arrange the corrected Federal Certification Label.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. Grand Design dealers will install a corrected Federal Certification Label for free, and owners also have the option to replace the label themselves for free.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is loss of vehicle control. If the trailer is loaded to the incorrect GAWR printed on the label, the load can exceed the actual axle rating and increase crash risk. The free remedy is a corrected Federal Certification Label.
What if I bought my Grand Design Reflection used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall repairs follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Reflection trailer is included, then reference recall 16V717 or Grand Design recall 910007 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V717000 |
|---|---|
| Grand Design customer service | 1-574-825-9679 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V717 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V717000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →