NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Grand Design Imagine Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Grand Design Imagine has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Grand Design dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Grand Design Imagine. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Grand Design Imagine owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Grand Design Imagine, describing incidents dated July 17, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11426336 · Filed
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…
LP Gas Pressure Regulator May Fail
NHTSA #21V393000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice
Reported May 26, 2021 · Grand Design RV, LLC
Potentially affected: 55,508 vehicles
Repair completion: 46.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Grand Design campaign 910023 · Owners notified June 24, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Propane may Leak from Cracked Regulator Window
NHTSA #16V355000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported May 25, 2016 · Grand Design RV, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,300 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Grand Design campaign 910006 · Owners notified June 6, 2016 · Vehicles built January 15, 2016 – May 4, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Grand Design Imagine model years
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