2026-2027 Grand Design Imagine recall: Safety Chains Are Underrated For GVWR
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Imagine travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
- The risk
Underrated chains can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
148 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 Grand Design Imagine.
- Compared with
Grand Design RV, LLC has 16 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 5 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
55 earlier NHTSA recalls by Grand Design RV, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 24, 2026 2024-2027 Grand Design Reflection recall: Solar Controller May Select Incorrect Voltage Output
- Sept. 14, 2026 2026-2027 Grand Design Lineage recall: Incorrect Tires Installed/FMVSS 120
- July 28, 2026 2027 Grand Design Imagine recall: Incorrect Breaker May Allow Conductor to Overheat
- July 28, 2026 2026-2027 Grand Design Lineage recall: Incorrect Tire Pressure Information on Label/FMVSS 120
- July 28, 2026 2026 Grand Design Imagine recall: Incorrectly Secured 120V Outlet May Contact Wiring
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 19, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910069.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Grand Design Imagine 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V667000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Grand Design RV, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 148 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 910069 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record