Recall 18V658 affects 997 2019 Grand Design Transcend, Reflection, and Imagine travel trailers for missing hub bearings. Repair is free at franchised Grand Design dealers.
Grand Design is recalling 997 2019 Transcend, Reflection, and Imagine travel trailers because the axle hubs can be missing inner bearings. Premature bearing wear can overheat the hub, create smoke, and increase fire risk; the Grand Design dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The axle hub on a 2019 Grand Design Transcend, Reflection, or Imagine travel trailer is the part the wheel bolts to. It turns around the axle spindle while the bearings carry load, hold the hub centered, and let the wheel rotate without grinding itself hot.
In NHTSA campaign 18V658, the problem is that some axle hubs are missing inner bearings. Without that bearing inside the hub, the remaining parts take loads they were not meant to carry. The bearing can burn out, and the hub can overheat while the trailer is being towed.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the hub overheats or the bearing burns out, the wheel-end assembly has already lost the support it needs to turn correctly.
Who's affected?
Covers three Grand Design trailer lines from the 2019 model year, all tied to the rear suspension.
| 2019 Grand Design Transcend | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2019 Grand Design Reflection | rear suspension |
| 2019 Grand Design Imagine | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 997 |
A matching 2019 Grand Design model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Premature bearing wear can overheat the hub and produce smoke, increasing the risk of a fire. If a wheel hub overheats or smokes, stop using the trailer and contact a dealer before towing farther. Repair will be free at any franchised Grand Design dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Grand Design Transcend, Reflection, or Imagine travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Watch for Grand Design's owner notice if you have not received it. Grand Design mailed notices on October 22, 2018.
- Call Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 to confirm the current repair path, and reference recall number 18V658 and Grand Design recall 910015.
- Contact a franchised Grand Design dealer about the free hub or axle replacement that fixes the missing inner-bearing risk.
- Avoid towing the trailer until Grand Design or the dealer confirms whether your trailer needs the hub or axle repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Grand Design technician replaces the defective hubs with new hubs or replaces the axles when the axle assembly needs that repair. Grand Design's remedy is tied to the hub and inner bearing defect. The goal is to remove the hub condition that can overheat. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair is available for the trailer.
Timeline
| September 24, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 22, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V658?
Recall 18V658 covers 997 2019 Grand Design Transcend, Reflection, and Imagine travel trailers with axles that can be missing inner bearings on the hubs. The bearing defect can overheat the hub and create smoke, increasing fire risk.
What should I do if my 2019 Grand Design Transcend, Reflection, or Imagine is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 18V658. If it is, contact a franchised Grand Design dealer for hub replacement or axle replacement. Reference recall 18V658 and Grand Design recall number 910015 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Grand Design dealers replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles free of charge.
What is the safety risk for this Grand Design recall?
The safety risk is hub overheating and smoke from premature bearing wear, which increases fire risk. If you see smoke or heat near a trailer hub, stop using the trailer and contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 or a franchised dealer.
When did Grand Design start this recall?
Grand Design began the recall on October 22, 2018. Owner notices directed owners to have dealers replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles free of charge.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V658000 |
|---|---|
| Grand Design customer service | 1-574-825-9679 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V658 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V658000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →