2020 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
3 recalls — 22 complaints — 4 TSBs
25V061000 Feb 7, 2025
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING
Defect Description
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel trailers. The step tread joints may be unsupported, causing the tread to break.
Consequence
A broken step increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reinforce the current step tread with a metal bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910048.
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.
20V523000 Aug 28, 2020
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Defect Description
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Solitude recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) supply line that runs through the exterior lower refrigerator compartment may contact the burner tube of the refrigerator, possibly damaging the line and causing an LP gas leak... Read more
Consequence
An LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the LP supply line for damage, replacing it as necessary. All lines in the vicinity of the burner tube will be wrapped in a thermal foil heat barrier material, then secured away from the burner tube of the refrigerator with additional P-clam... Read more
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 26, 2025
Incident date: Nov 4, 2025
Fuel pump and fuel control module failed. Car will not stay running. Currently at GM dealership. Confirmed and repair cost about $500. No warning lights.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 9, 2025
Incident date: Apr 11, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The contact was unable to connect to the radio or Bluetooth. The failure had progressed over time. The v... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 9, 2025
Incident date: Apr 11, 2022
Transmission issues. Sporatically, a wrench would appear on the dash board. (Usually when it was heated.) When accelerating, the truck would stall, safety, yes was a problem. it would shift with a kick back and the engine would reve up, then maybe shift or just stall. the cabin would smell of bur... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 9, 2025
Incident date: Apr 11, 2022
This is an ongoing problem. I have had multiple frame related issues with this 5th wheel RV. The bedroom closet wall separated causing items to fall into the opening, A crack developed that eventually reached 9 " in length in the sidewall by the bedroom slide. Most of the frame gussets supporting th... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 1, 2020
Car automatically brakes when there is no obstacles and sometimes no other vehicles in roadway. Most of the time when approaching a bridge. Usually travelling at speeds above 50. Hasn't been inspected by dealer. This increases risk of rear end collision. The light saying to brake comes on prior to t... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 1, 2020
Car automatically brakes when there is no obstacles and sometimes no other vehicles in roadway. Most of the time when approaching a bridge. Usually travelling at speeds above 50. Hasn't been inspected by dealer. This increases risk of rear end collision. The light saying to brake comes on prior to t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 15, 2025
Incident date: Jun 7, 2024
The vehicle was started with the key fob. The vehicle was then driven for 12 miles without a key within the vehicle. I had to bring the key to where the vehicle was located to lock the car and be able to drive it. This has not been inspected.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 15, 2025
Incident date: Jun 7, 2024
The automatic headlight dimming is extremely unreliable and often dims just when approaching illuminated speed limit signs, or puts high beams ON when approaching another vehicle at night. Bad sensor I think.
SEATS
Dec 28, 2024
Incident date: May 9, 2024
I was driving my vehicle. It said there was an issue with code "RCM_a056 Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Fault." Many older model 3's are having this issue and with the quote from tesla, they would need to perform a retrofit for the electrical wiring system.
AIR BAGS
Dec 28, 2024
Incident date: May 9, 2024
I was driving my vehicle. It said there was an issue with code "RCM_a056 Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Fault." Many older model 3's are having this issue and with the quote from tesla, they would need to perform a retrofit for the electrical wiring system.
ENGINE
Dec 1, 2024
Incident date: Jul 10, 2023
Engine just stop and it was maintance monthly
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 1, 2024
Incident date: Jul 10, 2023
I was driving and my truck check engine light came on and it said engine power reducing and the truck only went 10 mph.
AIR BAGS
Nov 21, 2024
Incident date: Nov 1, 2020
The contact owns a 2020 Lexus RX350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 21, 2024
Incident date: Nov 1, 2020
Coolant leaked out of a vehicle’s closed-loop coolant system, harming its ability to properly regulate engine temperature. This can cause overheating, stalling, increased emissions, and total engine failure and also allows coolant to leak into and damage surrounding engine components, including a ... Read more
STEERING
May 31, 2024
Incident date: Apr 2, 2024
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V459000 (Air Bags) and was repaired under recall. The contact stated that after the recall repair, the Cruise Control would inadvertently activate or deactiv... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 31, 2024
Incident date: Apr 2, 2024
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V459000 (Air Bags) and was repaired under recall. The contact stated that after the recall repair, the Cruise Control would inadvertently activate or deactiv... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 23, 2024
Incident date: May 9, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for approximately 7 hours and upon starting, the ABS and traction control warning lights. The contact began to drive to her residence and an abnormal humming sound was present from the engine compartment. Upon ar... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
May 12, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
The vehicle showed an alert "Front passenger safety restraint system fault/Service is required". The vehicle never had an accident, nor abnormal usage, which may have caused this system fault. The manufacturer's service department gave a repair plan including an air-bag replacement at the owner's ... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 12, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
The air bag light comes on and the power steering goes out, and the ignition wont turn off , when it comes on. Have to take the battery cable off. Start it back up and it may stay off a few days and comes back on. Too scared to drive it.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 11, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering and vibrating while shifting gear. Additionally, while driving, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local deal... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 1, 2022
Incident date: Jul 1, 2020
The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Solitude RV. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, both the rear and the front entry doors of the trailer would unlatch. The contact also stated that the failure occurred while driving at lower speeds on bumpy road surfaces. The contact stated that the front e... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 6, 2022
Incident date: May 30, 2022
On Monday May 30th, 2022my husband Mike was sitting in the recliner and heard a couple of “pops” and then he heard another louder “pop.” He got up and walked over to the glass sliding door and saw our 2020 Grand Design Solitude 310G camper was on fire. He turned to me and hollered for me t... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 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.
No comms 2021-02
Mar 10, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for February 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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