2015 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
2 recalls — 6 complaints — 3 TSBs
22V038000 Jan 28, 2022
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Defect Description
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.
Consequence
An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged wiring, and properly secure the wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910026.
16V841000 Nov 21, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Grand Design RV (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Momentum toy haulers and Solitude recreational trailers manufactured July 8, 2014, to August 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. These ladders have retractable hinges... Read more
Consequence
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket over the back of existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910008.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 4, 2017
Incident date: Oct 26, 2017
GREASE SEALS FAILED AND GOT GREASE OVER ALL THE BRAKES AND BACK PLATES AND WHEELS
SUSPENSION
Jun 14, 2017
Incident date: Jun 2, 2017
WHILE DOING A ROUTINE INSPECTION WHILE TRAVELING FOUND I HAD LEAKING WHEEL SEALS WHICH ARE KNOWN BY MANUFACTURER TO LEAK. IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP DURING TRAVEL FEARING GREASE WOULD GET ON MY BRAKES AS MANY OTHERS HAVE REPORTED. THE VERY NEXT DAY WHILE TRAVELING, UPON ARRIVING AT RV SITE REAL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 18, 2017
Incident date: Nov 10, 2016
PURCHASED NEW IN 2015. FOLLOWING 4000 TO 5000 MILES OF TRAVEL, I EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE ON TWO OF THE FOUR WHEELS ON THIS FIFTHWHEEL RV TRAILER. WENT TO MECHANIC AND REVEALED ALL FOUR SETS OF BRAKES SATURATED WITH GREASE FROM FAILED WHEEL BEARING GREASE SEALS. TWO OF THE BRAKE MAGNETS WOULD NOT F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 21, 2016
Incident date: Jul 27, 2016
ON CURB SIDE WHEELS THERE WAS EXCESSIVE GREASE LEAKAGE INTO BOTH ELECTRIC BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. OBVIOUS SEAL/GREASE FAILURE. IN ADDITION ON REAR WHEEL, THE MAGNET ASSEMBLY WAS ALSO NOT SECURED AND "FELL OUT" WHEN HUB WAS TAKEN OFF. WAS ABLE TO CLEAN UP AND REPACK FRONT WHEEL, BUT REAR WHEEL WAS DAMAGE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 9, 2015
Incident date: Nov 9, 2015
TOOK MY 5TH.WHEEL TO GENERAL RV TO HAVE WHEELS REPACKED WITH GREASE. RIGHT SIDE,BOTH WHEELS BRAKES FULL OF GREASE,NO BRAKES ON RIGHT SIDE . PHOTOS TAKEN AND SENT TO GRAND DESIGN SERVICE BECAUSE LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 9, 2015
Incident date: Nov 9, 2015
TOOK MY 5TH.WHEEL TO GENERAL RV TO HAVE WHEELS REPACKED WITH GREASE. RIGHT SIDE,BOTH WHEELS BRAKES FULL OF GREASE,NO BRAKES ON RIGHT SIDE . PHOTOS TAKEN AND SENT TO GRAND DESIGN SERVICE BECAUSE LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
TSB 22-003
Sep 14, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
The rear upper deck on Solitude ST390RK models produced prior to June 6, 2022 may not be properly supported. As a result, the rear upper deck floor may sag slightly at the sidewalls. Remedy: The remedy includes the use of additional fasten
CSP 910019
Apr 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Satisfaction Program released to have a protective heat shield installed behind convection microwave on units identified below to address concerns with excessive heat buildup.
No comms 2021-01
Feb 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for January 2021 for Grand Design RV, LLC.
GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE across all model years (2013–2024).
41
Total Recalls
237
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — Year by Year
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