2016 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
3 recalls — 4 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.
15V212000 Apr 10, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Reflection 303RLS, 308BHTS and 313RLTS, model 2016 Solitude 375RE trailers manufactured March 12, 2015, to April 6, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Grand Design has notified owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910003.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Jun 4, 2026
Incident date: Jun 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2016 Grand Design Solitude Camper. The contact stated while while the camper was traveling, the side door independently unlatched and opened. In addition the contact stated while the camper was parked , the contact noticed that the midddle slider was detached about 10 inches. The ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 16, 2018
Incident date: Aug 16, 2018
ON 26 SEPTEMBER 2018, I ORDERED A SUSPENSION KIT FOR THIS TRAILER FROM WWW.ETRAILER.COM. ORDER# 106838902. THE KIT I ORDERED WAS A ROADMASTER SLIPPER SPRING KIT #RM-2570 WITH THE RM-2460 SHOCK ABSORBERS. THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR AN AXLE THAT IS RATED AT 7,000 LB, WHICH IS WHAT THE AXLES ON MY TRAILE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 18, 2017
Incident date: Feb 2, 2017
BRAND NEW 2016 NEVER TOWED BY ME. TRAILER DELIVERED BY DEALER. ALL 4 BRAKES COVERED IN GREASE. WELL KNOWN PROBLEM. NO ACTION BY MANUFACTURE
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 4, 2017
Incident date: Jan 17, 2017
I PURCHASED THIS 5TH WHEEL RV NEW IN APRIL OF 2016. I HAVE TOWED IT APPROXIMATELY 800 MILES. I FIGURE THAT BETWEEN DELIVERY FROM THE FACTORY TO THE DEALER IN RAYNHAM, MA AND MY PERSONAL USE THAT THERE IS ABOUT 1700 TOTAL MILES ON THIS RV. I HAVE BEEN MONITORING THE GRAND DESIGN OWNERS FORUM AND FR... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 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
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