2018 Grand Design Reflection Suspension Problems

“The suspension hanger, the piece that holds leaf spring and is attached to the frame of the trailer, broke clean through on inboard rear passenger side of the vehicle. The suspension failure was discovered while parked and during routine lubrication of the suspension wet bolts. The component is an inverted u bracket, the top of which attaches to the trailer frame, the arms of which, in conjunction with a wet bolt provide the mounting location for the rear eye of the leaf spring. …”

“Grand design Reflection options assembled at manufacturer or dealer are not included are not included in 9556# uvw or subtracted from ccc label of 1379# as required by amended federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) nos. 110 and 120 to address the problem of motor home and recreation vehicle trailer overloading. The final rule took effect on june 2, 2008. If options installed by manufacturer or dealer at time of sale when options exceed 165# which is 1.5% of 10,995 lbs gvwr the ccc tag needs to be modified or replaced. …”

“While towing my rv, the weld that secures the rear axle springs broke. This weld was located on the right rear side of the frame and it snapped completely off the Lippert frame. It allowed the rear axle to move forward and the two tires on the right side contacted each other and the tires started to disintegrate. A tire on the left side was forced out of alignment and the tire shaved rubber until the steel belts were visible. These tires were high grade tires with less than 5000 miles on them. I stopped for fuel and noticed the damage. …”

“The contact owns a 2018 Grand Design Reflection. The contact stated that during maintenance of the vehicle, he noticed that the driver’s side rear upper shackle pin on the Dexter trailer axle was not drilled to allow lubricant grease to enter, causing the pin and spring to dry out. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000. Consumer contacted the RV manufacturer, Grand Design, who suggested he follow up with axle manufacturer, Dexter.”

“Own 2018 Grand Design (GD) RV with a broken Lippert (LCI) spring hanger that holds the axle in place, not discovered until maintenance. Photos available. Research reveals longevity, LCI knowledge, fix, number of & lack of notification. Contacted dealer, GD & LCI about safety defect told “Out Of warranty.” Not warranty, safety. The GD RV requirement or LCI frame equipment component issue is the spring/axle hanger. Other RV manufactures utilize Lippert frames with the same component/condition. …”