March 7, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V151000
Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110
Incorrect tire size and inflation requirements may cause premature tread wear or a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V151
Manufacturer Grand Design RV, LLC
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 105
Summary
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.”
Remedy
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910033.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
On November 22, 2022, Grand Design began production of a new AIM model. On February 28, 2023, it was discovered that the build configurator did not account for a special “Off-Road” option, which utilizes a larger tire assembly. An immediate investigation confirmed that units produced with this option had the incorrect tire size and inflation pressure listed on the Federal Certification Label.
On March 3, 2023, the root cause was identified and we immediately made the decision to launch a noncompliance recall.
Further quality checks revealed the configurator did not implement the Federal Certification label corrections until March 8, 2023
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
GRAND DESIGN | IMAGINE | 2023 |
3 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V151-3119.PDF 215.508KB
RCLRPT-23V151-3119
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V151-7460.pdf 645.687KB
RCAK-23V151-7460
Recall 573 Report – 3/17/2023
RCLRPT-23V151-3332.PDF 215.52KB
RCLRPT-23V151-3332
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V151&docType=RCL
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- Deep tread of 0.38" provides good road handling, durability and long tread life
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- Heavy duty 14 Ply rated ALL STEEL tubeless tire, Load Range G, to repalce weaker regular 235/80R16 tires
- All steel contruction, heavy duty 4080lbs capacity, perfect for heavy RV & trailer
- Deep tread of 0.38" provides good road handling, durability and long tread life
- This tire is designed for trailer use only, rims are not included
- All of our tires are brand new, never mounted, and premium quality
- Heavy duty 14 Ply rated ALL STEEL tubeless tire, Load Range G, to repalce weaker regular 235/80R16 tires
- All steel contruction, heavy duty 4080lbs capacity, perfect for heavy RV & trailer
- Deep tread of 0.38" provides good road handling, durability and long tread life
- This tire is designed for trailer use only, rims are not included
- All of our tires are brand new, never mounted, and premium quality
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-151 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Grand Design RV, LLC Submission Date : MAR 07, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-151 Manufacturer Recall No. : 910033 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Grand Design RV, LLC Address : 11333 County Road 2 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : (574) 825-8000 x2015 Population : Number of potentially involved : 105 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Grand Design RV Imagine AIM Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by units manufactured with a special “Off- Road” package option for ST235/75R15LRD tires. Units not included in the recall are equipped with standard ST225/75R15LRE. The total number of 2023 Imagine AIM units effected by this recall is 105. Production Dates : NOV 28, 2022 – FEB 23, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 573TE2011P7700011 End : 573TE2012P7700518 ✔ Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : On select model vehicles manufactured between November 28, 2022 and February 23, 2023, the Federal Certification Label incorrectly states the actual tire size and inflation pressure requirement. FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Incorrect inflation of the tire may be lead to premature tread wear resulting in the potential for a blowout and possible loss of control and/or risk of crash. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Visible premature tire wear may be present due to over inflation. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-151 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Tire ASSY ST235/75R15LRD Westlake Radial Mud T Component Description : TIRE ASSY ST235/75R15 LRD WESTLAKE RADIAL MUD TIRE Component Part Number : 140312 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On November 22, 2022, Grand Design began production of a new AIM model. On February 28, 2023, it was discovered that the build configurator did not account for a special “Off-Road” option, which utilizes a larger tire assembly. An immediate investigation confirmed that units produced with this option had the incorrect tire size and inflation pressure listed on the Federal Certification Label. On March 3, 2023, the root cause was identified and we immediately made the decision to launch a noncompliance recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : On affected vehicles with the incorrect tire size & pressure rating on the Federal Certification label, Grand Design Recreational Vehicles will notify retail owners and selling dealers of the concern and send a replacement label with the correct information to the servicing dealer. Dealers will verify Federal Certification label information, remove the incorrect label and replace with the correct label. Retail owners that have paid to have this service performed will be reimbursed for any expenses they incurred. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recalled label incorrectly states the tire size as ST225/75R15LRE with a psi rating of 80 pounds. The correct label will provide the appropriate tire size and pressure – ST235/75R15LRD at 60psi. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The build configurator in our system has been corrected to assure that when this specific option is ordered the Federal Certification Label print out will contain the correct tire size & inflation pressure. Recall Schedule : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-151 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Recall Schedule : Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by First Class mail that their vehicle is affected by this recall. In addition, we will post recall information electronically for consumer access. Dealers will be notified of the recall action by First Class mail and electronically and will be supplied with repair information and vehicle identifications information. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 15, 2023 – MAR 15, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 17, 2023 – MAR 17, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-151 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Grand Design RV, LLC Submission Date : MAR 17, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-151 Manufacturer Recall No. : 910033 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Grand Design RV, LLC Address : 11333 County Road 2 Middlebury IN 46540 Company phone : (574) 825-8000 x2015 Population : Number of potentially involved : 139 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Grand Design RV Imagine AIM Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by units manufactured with a special “Off- Road” package option for ST235/75R15LRD tires. Units not included in the recall are equipped with standard ST225/75R15LRE. The total number of 2023 Imagine AIM units effected by this recall is 139. Production Dates : NOV 07, 2022 – MAR 08, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 573TE2011P7700011 End : 573TE2011P7700607 ✔ Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : On select model vehicles manufactured between November 7, 2022 and March 8, 2023, the Federal Certification Label incorrectly states the actual tire size and inflation pressure requirement. FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Incorrect inflation of the tire may be lead to premature tread wear resulting in the potential for a blowout and possible loss of control and/or risk of crash. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Visible premature tire wear may be present due to over inflation. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-151 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Tire ASSY ST235/75R15LRD Westlake Radial Mud T Component Description : TIRE ASSY ST235/75R15 LRD WESTLAKE RADIAL MUD TIRE Component Part Number : 140312 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On November 7, 2022, Grand Design began production of a new AIM model. On March 8, 2023, it was discovered that the build configurator did not account for a special “Off-Road” option, which utilizes a larger tire assembly. An immediate investigation confirmed that units produced with this option had the incorrect tire size and inflation pressure listed on the Federal Certification Label. On March 8, 2023, the root cause was identified and we immediately made the decision to launch a noncompliance recall. Further quality checks revealed the configurator did not implement the Federal Certification label corrections until March 8, 2023 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : On affected vehicles with the incorrect tire size & pressure rating on the Federal Certification label, Grand Design Recreational Vehicles will notify retail owners and selling dealers of the concern and send a replacement label with the correct information to the servicing dealer. Dealers will verify Federal Certification label information, remove the incorrect label and replace with the correct label. Retail owners that have paid to have this service performed will be reimbursed for any expenses they incurred. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The recalled label incorrectly states the tire size as ST225/75R15LRE with a psi rating of 80 pounds. The correct label will provide the appropriate tire size and pressure – ST235/75R15LRD at 65psi. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The build configurator in our system has been corrected to assure that when this specific option is ordered the Federal Certification Label print out will contain the correct tire size & inflation pressure. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-151 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by First Class mail that their vehicle is affected by this recall. In addition, we will post recall information electronically for consumer access. Dealers will be notified of the recall action by First Class mail and electronically and will be supplied with repair information and vehicle identifications information. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 22, 2023 – MAR 22, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 24, 2023 – MAR 24, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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