2021 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND

1 recalls, 5 complaints - 1 TSBs

21V393000 May 26, 2021
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect Description
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.
Consequence
Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the LP regulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910023.
55,508 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
TIRES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 28, 2024
Incident date: Jul 23, 2023
While driving on a 45 mph speed limit road, there was a "pop" noise and then alarms on the dash display that power was limited and stop the car. The car's speed was severely limited to about 10 mph for a few seconds while I pulled the car over, and then the car died. Everything was electrically de... Read more
ENGINE Dec 28, 2024
Incident date: Jul 23, 2023
Car occasionally ran rough, engine light came on, code indicated a misfire so we changed the spark plugs and coils. No improvement, then suddenly while on the interstate, it was jumping and bucking and could barely run. Took it to a Ford dealer and they said it was a known problem with engine coolan... Read more
ENGINE Dec 28, 2024
Incident date: Jul 23, 2023
The engine failed at 96,000 miles and we had it replaced with a new engine. Then at 131,000 miles the dealer stated that the engine has failed again and needs to be replaced because there is some delaminating happening in the engine. The 1.6L ecoboost engine is known for early failure. The new en... Read more
TIRES Jul 14, 2022
Incident date: Jul 7, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Grand Design Transcend Travel Trailer equipped with Westlake Tires, Tire Line: Super ST tires, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15. The contact stated that while towing the Travel Trailer at approximately 65 MPH, the trailer began to violently shake and vibrate. After stopping to inspect... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 18, 2021
Incident date: Feb 19, 2021
BOUGHT THIS AT ROBERSON RV, IN SALEM, OREGON. PICKED UP ON 2/15. AT HOME, NOTICED OUTSIDE PROPANE LEAK, SHUT IT OFF. ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO SMOKE DETECTOR IN TRAILER, ONLY 2 CO DETECTORS. CONTACT LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL OFFICE. THESE BOTH ARE NFPA 1193, MAJOR LIFE SAFETY VIOLATIONS, BOTH ON/OFF R... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
No comms 2021-03 Apr 8, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2021 for Grand Design RV, LLC.

GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND across all model years (2016, 2023).

14 Total Recalls
16 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 0 2 View
2023 2 0 View
2022 4 7 View
2021 (current) 1 5
2020 2 2 View
2019 2 0 View
2018 1 0 View
2017 1 0 View
2016 1 0 View

Other GRAND DESIGN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GRAND DESIGN 0 0 View
IMAGINE 0 0 View
LINEAGE 0 0 View
MOMENTUM 0 0 View
MOMENTUM 355TH 0 0 View
MOMENTUM 380TH 0 0 View
MOMENTUM 385TH 0 0 View
REFLECTION 0 0 View