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 the left and right side front wheels. Replacement of the connectors remedied the poor braking. I found the loose wiring myself while inspecting the tires before an upcoming trip. Attached photo shows connectors on the left front wheel with the loose wiring to the right.
The worst 2016 Grand Design Imagine problems
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 21V393000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 16V355000 · Recall details
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Is the 2016 Grand Design Imagine reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Grand Design Imagine, fewer than a typical Imagine model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Grand Design Imagine?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Grand Design Imagine have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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