Recall 17V271 affects 1,662 2017-2018 Grand Design Imagine travel trailers because slide room screws can shear. Repair is free at any franchised Grand Design dealer.
Grand Design is recalling 1,662 2017-2018 Imagine travel trailers because screws that secure the slide room mechanism columns can shear and let the slide room extend while the trailer is being towed. If the room opens during transit, crash risk increases, and the Grand Design dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The slide room on a 2017-2018 Grand Design Imagine travel trailer is the movable room section that expands the living space when the trailer is parked. Its mechanism rides on columns secured by screws, and those columns are supposed to hold the room in its stored position during towing.
On affected Imagine trailers, the screws that secure the slide room mechanism columns can shear. When those screws break, the column no longer holds the slide room tightly in place. The slide room can extend outward as the trailer is being towed, which changes the trailer's width and creates a road hazard.
There is no warning sign before failure. Before towing, an owner can inspect whether the slide room looks fully seated, but the recall problem is the screw connection inside the mechanism, not a normal adjustment issue.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2017 and 2018 model years, with the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment listed for both.
| 2018 Grand Design Imagine | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2017 Grand Design Imagine | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 1,662 |
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?
If the slide room opens during transit, crash risk increases. Before towing, confirm the slide room is fully retracted and secure. Schedule the recall repair soon, and stop using the trailer for travel if the slide room does not stay closed. Repair will be free at any franchised Grand Design dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Grand Design Imagine is included in this recall.
- Watch for Grand Design's recall notice if you have not received one, and keep it with your trailer papers.
- Contact a franchised Grand Design dealer and ask about the free slide-room column screw replacement that secures the slide room during towing.
- Reference recall number 17V271 when you call, and give the dealer your VIN.
- Avoid towing the trailer until a dealer confirms the slide room is secured or the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Grand Design technician replaces the screws that secure the slide room mechanism columns. Those screws hold the slide room mechanism in position so the room stays closed while the trailer is being towed. Grand Design says the securing screws are replaced free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2017, so ask the dealer to confirm parts availability for your VIN and schedule the covered repair.
Timeline
| April 25, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V271?
Recall 17V271 covers 1,662 2017-2018 Grand Design Imagine travel trailers with slide mechanism column securing screws that can shear. If the slide room extends while the trailer is being towed, crash risk increases. Grand Design dealers will replace the securing screws for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Grand Design Imagine is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V271. If it is, contact a franchised Grand Design dealer to schedule replacement of the slide mechanism column securing screws. Reference recall number 17V271 and Grand Design recall number 910009 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Grand Design dealers will replace the slide mechanism column securing screws free of charge, and Grand Design customer service is available at 1-574-825-9679 for recall scheduling questions.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a slide room extending while the trailer is being towed. If that happens during transit, the trailer becomes harder to control and the risk of a crash increases. The repair replaces the screws that secure the slide mechanism columns.
What if I bought my Grand Design Imagine used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2017-2018 Imagine is included, then contact a franchised Grand Design dealer and reference recall 17V271.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V271000 |
|---|---|
| Grand Design customer service | 1-574-825-9679 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V271 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V271000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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