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2026–2027 Grand Design Imagine Recall: Installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating…

NHTSA campaign 26V667000 · Equipment · filed Oct 9, 2026 · verified Oct 16, 2026

Units reported
148
Manufacturer
Grand Design RV, LLC
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Expected Nov 19, 2026

The defect

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.

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The fix — what to do

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.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
Grand DesignImagine2026, 2027

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V667000 (manufacturer number 910069). Data last verified Oct 16, 2026.