Grand Design Imagine tire blowout problems

Filed Oct 12, 2026 · Tires · NC

Two simultaneous tire failures on 10/2/26. Westlake Super ST model tires manufacture date 01/23. Tire size ST225/75R15 speed rating 75 mph. Pulling our single axle travel trailer home from a trip when two tires delaminated consecutively and caused substantial damage to the trailer. The tires are roughly 3-1/2 years old and are meticulously maintained to manufacturer’s specifications. They are covered when not in use. I check inflation pressures monthly and pre trip. Had to pay a roadside assistance company $450 to bring a new spare and install it in a very dangerous location beside 2 major highways because the original was already on the trailer from the first failure an hour or so prior. The pics with the date code shows what may appear to be cracks, but they are wrinkles caused by me having to pull the camper about 50 yards on the shoulder of the interstate to a marginally safer place to change tires.Theses tires have no weathering cracks.The rims are probably damaged beyond repair. Now I’m learning insurance may not even cover damage from a blowout and if it did I’m out $500 for deductible. This is a fairly common occurrence in the RV consumer marketplace. West Lake is ripping off and endangering consumers with their shoddily manufactured products. Please force them to compensate me for 100% of my losses. Thanks.

Filed Aug 31, 2026 · Tires · OH

On XXX, I was towing my 2024 Grand Design Imagine AIM travel trailer, VIN [XXX], on the freeway at highway speed behind a 2025 Ram 1500 Crew Cab using a hitch equipped with sway control bars. After the trailer crossed a bump in the road surface, it began swaying side to side and the oscillation grew uncontrollably within seconds despite the sway control. The trailer rolled over and was destroyed. It is a total loss. [Add: injuries, if any / no injuries.] This was not an isolated event. From the time of purchase the trailer exhibited poor towing behavior, including a tendency to sway and wander that was noticeably worse than other trailers I have towed with the same truck. I believe there may be a defect in the trailer's axle alignment, suspension, or weight distribution as built that made it unstable at highway speed. The tow vehicle is rated well above this trailer's gross weight, and the sway control equipment was in use, so I do not believe tow vehicle capacity or the absence of sway control explains the loss of control. I am aware the federal safety agency recall 23V‑151 addressed incorrect tire size and inflation pressure information on the Federal Certification Label of 2023 Imagine AIM units built Nov 2022 to Feb 2023, with a stated risk of tire failure and loss of control. My unit is a 2024 and is outside that VIN range, but I am concerned a related tire, label, or chassis issue may exist on later units. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate whether the Imagine AIM single-axle platform has a stability, alignment, or tire defect that contributes to sway and rollover. I am attempting to preserve the trailer for inspection and can provide photos of the axle, spring hangers, hitch, and tires, along with purchase and service records, on request. --- Two notes. If a dealer ever documented a towing complaint or inspected the axle, add a se INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 17, 2024 · Tires · CA

While towing our travel trailer we experienced a tire blowout on the left side rear. The blow out tore up the black water valve and sewage cap dumping sewage on the side of the highway. The lack of protection to the valve is not present and the valve is directly behind the tire. With trailer tire blowouts prevalent this is bound to happen again.

Filed Sep 8, 2023 · Tires · 2,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Imagine equipped with Westlake Tires, Tire Line: Super ST, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1CT. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud explosion and became aware that the front driver’s side tire had experienced a blowout. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the roadway. The contact replaced the tire with the spare tire. The dealer was contacted and recommended that all of the tires be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2023 · Tires · 9,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2021 Grand Design Recreational Travel Trailer equipped with Westlake Tires, Tire Line: Super, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: 3320. The contact stated that while driving approximately 72 MPH, he experienced a failure with the passenger’s side rear tire. The contact noticed that the tire was delaminated, and the tread had separated from the casing. The travel trailer was damaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tire; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who informed him that the other three tires had small bubbles and had started to delaminate. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The tire failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2022 · Tires · FL

On 6/17/2022 the cold pressures were set correctly for the 2021 Grand Design 2800BH travel trailer as they had been for a dozen or more prior trips. A TPMS was being used during travel to monitor pressures and temperatures. All 4 of the Westlake brand ST 225 / 75 R 15 tires with manufacturing date "3320" were inspected for bubbles, cuts, punctures, etc... prior to departure and no anomalies were observed. With absolutely NO WARNING the right rear wheel experienced a complete tread separation. The tire's entire tread was thrown from the tire in one piece, after making contact with the vehicle, while traveling at 68mph on the FL turnpike southbound. The remainder of the tire remained inflated however the steel belt was now in contact with the highway. The debris caused a multicar accident and delays on the highway according to the Road Ranger who assisted with installation of the spare. The camper itself has consequential damage in excess of $6000 that neither the tire warranty nor travel trailer warranty will cover for this manufacturing defect. The safety of myself, my family riding along, and those around me while traveling on the highway was put in severe risk of injury or death. The defective tire that was removed from the wheel has been retained.

Filed Jul 1, 2022 · Tires · FL

The tire came apart. The tread separated from the rest of the tire and the whole tire separated like it was cut in half. Others safety was at risk because of debris. It hasn’t been presented to dealer yet. It has not been inspected yet. I use a tire pressure monitoring system and all tires were showing similar readings for psi and temperature 70-72psi and 93’.

Filed Apr 25, 2022 · Tires · OH

225/75R15 tire Load Range E tire experienced complete tread separation and I have retained the majority of the tire remaining for further inspection. The tire information tag afixed to the camper specified 80 psi max cold pressure. After sitting overnight prior to morning departure all 4 tires were checked and set to 78 psi cold pressure and inspected visually on inner, outer and tread surfaces. 19.3 miles after departure on FL I-75 traveling at speed control 64 mph at about 11:30 am a tire pop was heard, the tread separated and lodged between the hub and spring, debris was seen flying to the rear in the side mirrors. Traffic was heavy in front and back, no road debris was seen, other cars in front followed straight paths and the outside temperature was 84 degrees. We maintained a steady slow down to the side of the road and could not tell what the following cars experienced due to flying camper and tire parts but we did not collect full pieces of damaged camper parts or the entire tread. No police report was made. Lionshead, the company contracting with the RV manufacturers to supply tires and manage warranty claims, after reviewing pictures and the incident, has issues a $105 tire replacement reimbursement. Finally, there is picture, date & name documentation of other similar failures (some 30+) over two years in our RV social media group.

Filed Apr 22, 2022 · Tires · MO

The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB equipped with westlake tire, tire line: unknown, tire size: ST225/75R15 and the DOT number was unknown. The contact stated while the trailer was being delivered to his residence, the rear passenger side tire blowout. The driver was able to replaced the rear passenger side tire. The contact stated a few days later the front driver side tire had a blister. The contact stated he replaced all 4 tires. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure.

Filed Jun 15, 2021 · Brakes · CA

Brake linings which are available for inspection. The brake lining defects likely caused THREE tire blowouts due to excessive heat from the disintegrating brake linings, also a degradation of stopping performance. Upon performing annual wheel bearing service and brake inspection I found all four brake assemblies with brake lining partially disintegrated and in one case completely missing from the metal backing. This is NOT normal wear and tear but the breaking off of the lining from the metal backing plate. Nobody has inspected the linings but I have notified the RV trailer manufacturer, Grand Design and the manufacturer of the brake linings, Dexter Axle Co. I had THREE tire blowouts, one in September 2020 and two more recently causing significant damage to the RV travel trailer not to mention the p