2014 Grand Design Solitude problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator 2022-01-28 · campaign 22V038000 · 43,421 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2014-04-22 · campaign 14V214000 · 28 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2014 Solitude 369RL, and Solitude 305RE fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured February 21, 2013, through July 24, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013 in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Grand Design at 1-574-825-8000. Grand Designs' number for this recall is 910001.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2022-09-14 · TSB 22-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 fasteners (961113 - screw 14x1 hex waster type a zinc, 960736- #62
What owners report
2021-06-14 · Unknown Or Other“axles are cracking. yes available for inspection. husband was checking under camper since we were going to get new tires and the dealer wanted to know what suspension we have. this is when he noticed the cracks in the axles. this is affecting both axles on the camper. this concerns us a lot if they broke the camper would probably roll or cause …”
2016-07-18 · Service Brakes · 2,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 grand design solitude. while the vehicle was stationary, the seal on the axle spread grease on the brakes and caused them to malfunction. the vehicle was taken to be repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was approximately 2,300. …”
2015-08-07 · Service Brakes · 1,250 mi“had axel seals go bad on all 4 wheels causing very loose runny grease to leak past and coat the brake drums, shoes, magnet and all other components with a lot of grease causing the brakes to slip and not work. the trailer only had 1250 miles on it. …”
2015-06-18 · Unknown Or Other · 8,000 mi“during an appointment for service it was discovered that the axle seals had failed and leaked grease onto the brakes making the brakes useless.…”
2015-03-22 · Service Brakes · 10,000 mi“lippert components (lci) of elkhart in, are the manufactures of the axle and brake equipment used on the grand design brand of trailers. i have a 2014 solitude 369rl 5th wheel. i have about 10,000 miles on the unit and during my last trip out i lost some braking capability. after further review 2 of the 4 brakes had grease leaking from the rear gre…”
2014-08-09 · Tires · 30 mi“on friday august 8th 2014 we stopped at goodyear tire dealer in mount vernon, wa. and had 4 brand new goodyear marathon tires st235/80r16 tires installed. we drove 30 miles to our rv resort and pulled in to our campsite. noticed that the left front tire was very low. backed into our site and got settled in. the next morning i checked the tire again…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.