Every 2021 Grand Design Solitude recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 25V061000
Jul 2, 2025Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Materials:Flooring
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A broken step increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V061000 →Suspension · NHTSA 23V490000
Jul 17, 2023Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC. (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Momentum and Solitude fifth wheels, equipped with certain CURT 7000 and 8000 lb axles. The U-bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause the axle to move out of position.
- Risk
- An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the U-bolts, as necessary. Any damaged components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910039.
Full recall details for 23V490000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V038000
Jan 28, 2022Equipment:Appliance:Refrigerator
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V038000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V523000
Aug 28, 2020Equipment:Appliance:Refrigerator
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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-clamps, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2020. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910021.
Full recall details for 20V523000 →
2021 Grand Design Solitude complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Grand Design Solitude, reporting 2 fires. Grand Design has issued at least 8 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Structure24
- Unknown Or Other15
- Latches/Locks/Linkages6
- Suspension5
- Equipment4
- Electrical System2
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (4)
- Structure (3)
- Equipment (1)
Read Grand Design Solitude owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Grand Design Solitude. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“On the evening of 7-1-25 we had finished unhooking the rv. As we were setting out our leveling blocks we noticed smoke pouring from the front battery compartment.”
2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDEJul 2, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11670763
Fire
“Electrical system spontaneously caught fire. Had this happened while on the road or with people inside the trailer, it would have lead to serious injury or death. The issue has been confirmed by the manufacturer and they are refusing to take action or honor the warrantee.”
2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDEJul 21, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11425821
“*I believe the frame to my Grand Design RV is broken/failing again and is available for inspection. *If the frame fails and breaks it will come detached from the tow vehicle possibly injuring or worse killing people.”
2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDEAug 29, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11760636
“Beginning in 2024 our RV exhibited consistent structural movement & frame flex including: upper deck flex, front cap cracking, cracked moldings, sidewall movement, filon transition movement, screws pushing upward into floors, slides coming out during travel.”
2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDEAug 5, 2026 · IA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11755032
“Frame weld cracks. Wall support framing cracks. Damaged cargo doors from flexing frame. Slideout damage from frame support break which may or may not keep it locked in placed during travel. Has been returned to manufacturer twice. 2024, 2025. Same issues again in 2026.”
2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDEMay 14, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11737872
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