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Grand Design Imagine Manual

The Grand Design Imagine is a travel trailer built by Grand Design. Federal safety records on it cover model years 2016 to 2026. This page shows how its systems work, every recall on file for it, and where to find the official owner's manual.

Built by	Grand Design
Kind	Travel trailer
Model years on record	2016 to 2026
Recalls on file	14

The official owner's manual

Grand Design keeps owner's manuals online, free to read. Pick the model year of your rig. It is on the sticker by the entry door.

Grand Design owner's manuals

Component manuals

Dometic · Fridges, air conditioners and awnings
Suburban · Furnaces and water heaters
Lippert · Slides, awnings, jacks and leveling
Thetford and Norcold · Norcold fridges and Thetford toilets
Dexter · Trailer axles, brakes and bearings

How its systems work

Our free manuals for every system on a travel trailer. The ones its recalls touched come first.

4 recalls touch thisPropane, furnace and fridgeOpening the tanks, lighting the stove, running the furnace and fridge, and what to do if you smell gas.2 recalls touch thisShore power and batteries30 amp and 50 amp shore power, the 12 volt battery side and the inverter. What runs on what, and how not to trip a breaker.1 recall touches thisLeveling and jacksBlocks, tongue jacks, stabilizers and auto leveling. How to get level, why it matters and why stabilizers are not for lifting.1 recall touches thisTires, wheels and bearingsTire age, pressure and load, lug nut torque and when to service trailer wheel bearings. The parts that cause the most trouble on the road.Free manualFresh water and the water heaterCity water, the fresh tank, the pump and the water heater. How to fill it, turn it on and keep it clean.Free manualThe water heaterGas, electric or both. How to fill it, light it, drain it and care for the anode rod, plus what to do when there is no hot water.Free manualBlack and gray tanksThe order, the hose, the valves and what to put down the toilet. Dumping your tanks the right way, step by step.Free manualThe toiletHow to flush, what paper to use and how to keep the black tank from clogging or smelling.Free manualSolar and lithium batteriesHow solar charges your batteries, what lithium changes, and how to tell how much power you really have left.Free manualPropane, smoke and CO alarmsWhere each alarm is, what each one means, how to test them and why the propane alarm sometimes beeps on a low battery.Free manualThe refrigeratorGas and electric absorption fridges, 12 volt compressor fridges, how long they take to cool and how to keep food cold on the road.Free manualThe furnaceA propane furnace with a 12 volt fan. How it starts, why it drains the battery and what to check when it blows cold air.Free manualThe roof air conditionerHow much power it needs, why it freezes up, how to clean the filters and what to try before you call for help.Free manualRoof and sealsWater is the biggest enemy of an RV. How to check the roof and seams, which sealant to use and the signs of a leak.Free manualSlide outsWhen to open them, when not to, and what to check first. Slide outs are the most common repair on a rental, and most of it is avoidable.Free manualAwningsPower and manual awnings, how to set them, and why wind is the thing that breaks them.Free manualWinterizing and spring start upDrain it, bypass the water heater and fill the lines with RV antifreeze. Then how to undo it all in spring.Free manualHitching a trailerCoupler, safety chains, breakaway cable and lights. A simple routine to hitch up the same way every time.Free manualTrailer brakes and breakawayElectric brakes, the brake controller in your truck, how to set the gain and how to test the breakaway switch.Free manualWeight and payloadWhat GVWR, cargo capacity and tongue weight mean, how to weigh your rig, and why sway almost always starts with weight.

Recalls on file

NHTSA has 14 recalls on file for the Grand Design Imagine. The most common areas are lines and fittings (3), non powered axle assembly (2) and receptacle (1). Each one is listed below as filed. A recall is fixed free at a dealer, even on a used rig, and even years later.

Receptacle · model year 2026 · 26V490000, filed July 28, 2026

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2026 Imagine travel trailers. The outlet cover may have been improperly secured, allowing screws to contact wiring.

What can happen. Contact with wiring may cause a short circuit or an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will inspect and repair the screws as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910064.

Campaign 26V490000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our shore power and batteries manual.

Lines and fittings · model year 2022 · 24V861000, filed November 15, 2024

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude, and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

What can happen. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will inspect and replace quick disconnect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910045. This recall supersedes Grand Design RV recall 22V308.

Campaign 24V861000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

Markings · model year 2023 · 23V151000, filed March 7, 2023

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023 Imagine AIM travel trailers. The Federal Certification Label incorrectly states the tire size and inflation pressure requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What can happen. Incorrect tire size and inflation requirements may cause premature tread wear or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910033.

Campaign 23V151000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our tires, wheels and bearings manual.

Body · model years 2022 to 2023 · 22V603000, filed August 9, 2022

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

What can happen. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

The fix. Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910031.

Campaign 22V603000. See it on NHTSA

Lines and fittings · model year 2022 · 22V308000, filed May 6, 2022

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Grand Design Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

What can happen. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910029.

Campaign 22V308000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

Door · model years 2020 to 2021 · 22V039000, filed January 28, 2022

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Imagine travel trailers. The cast aluminum pull handles on the cabinet doors and drawers may have sharp edges.

What can happen. Sharp handles could scrape or cut an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

The fix. Dealers will replace the handles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910027.

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Axle assembly · model year 2021 · 21V636000, filed August 13, 2021

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2021 Imagine recreational trailers equipped with Dexter D30 axles. The axles may have been assembled with incorrect inner bearings.

What can happen. Incorrect inner bearings can cause the wheels to lock up or reduce stopping ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will inspect the axles for incorrect bearings and replace the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910024.

Campaign 21V636000. See it on NHTSA

LPG systems · model years 2016 to 2021 · 21V393000, filed May 26, 2021

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.

What can happen. Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix. 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.

Campaign 21V393000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

Non-powered axle assembly · model year 2019 · 18V823000, filed November 20, 2018

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Imagine recreational trailers, built on D28H, D35, D40 or D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.

What can happen. If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910018.

Campaign 18V823000. See it on NHTSA

Non-powered axle assembly · model year 2019 · 18V658000, filed September 24, 2018

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Reflection, Imagine and Transcend travel trailers. These axles may be missing inner bearings on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

What can happen. If the bearings prematurely wear, it can cause the hub to overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910015.

Campaign 18V658000. See it on NHTSA

Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer · model years 2017 to 2018 · 17V789000, filed December 8, 2017

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Reflection and Imagine travel trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.

What can happen. If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.

The fix. Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 900012.

Campaign 17V789000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our leveling and jacks manual.

Wiring · model years 2017 to 2018 · 17V620000, filed October 4, 2017

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Imagine recreational trailers. The wires at the air conditioning unit may detach from the connector and the loose wires may short circuit.

What can happen. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The fix. Grand Design has notified owners, and dealers will change the existing wire connectors for the air conditioning unit to positive retention wire connectors, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910010.

Campaign 17V620000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our shore power and batteries manual.

General RV equipment · model years 2017 to 2018 · 17V271000, filed April 25, 2017

What is wrong. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Imagine travel trailers. The screws that secure the slide room mechanism columns may shear, allowing the slide room to extend while the trailer is being towed.

What can happen. If the slide room opens during transit there would be an increased risk of a crash.

The fix. Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide mechanism column securing screws, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910009.

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Lines and fittings · model years 2016 to 2017 · 16V355000, filed May 25, 2016

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.

What can happen. If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix. 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.

Campaign 16V355000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

Check your own rig. Put your VIN into the NHTSA recall lookup. It shows any open recall on that exact rig, including the chassis.

Questions owners ask

Where can I find the Grand Design Imagine owner's manual?

Grand Design keeps its owner's manuals online. Look up your model year there. Our free manuals on this page explain how each system works.

Does the Grand Design Imagine have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 14 recalls for it. The most common area is lines and fittings. Check your own VIN on the NHTSA site to see if yours was fixed.

Is a recall repair free on a used RV?

Yes. A safety recall is fixed free by the maker's dealers no matter who owns the rig now or how old it is. Call the maker or any dealer for that brand with your VIN.

Where is the VIN on an RV?

Look for a sticker by the entry door, inside a cabinet near the door, or on the tongue or front frame of a trailer. The title and registration show it too.

Renting one from us? Call or text 909-259-RVDR before you try a fix. We would rather talk you through it than have you guess, and it is free.

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