2015 Grand Design Solitude problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Suspension (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 2016-11-21 · campaign 16V841000 · 1,975 vehicles
Defect: 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, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (2)
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
Equipment 2020-04-01 · CSP 910019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
What owners report
2017-12-04 · Service Brakes · 5,000 mi“grease seals failed and got grease over all the brakes and back plates and wheels…”
2017-06-14 · Suspension · 4,500 mi“while doing a routine inspection while traveling found i had leaking wheel seals which are known by manufacturer to leak. immediately took to repair shop during travel fearing grease would get on my brakes as many others have reported. the very next day while traveling, upon arriving at rv site realized i had a broken spring on the right rear axle.…”
2017-02-18 · Service Brakes · 5,000 mi“purchased new in 2015. following 4000 to 5000 miles of travel, i experienced brake failure on two of the four wheels on this fifthwheel rv trailer. went to mechanic and revealed all four sets of brakes saturated with grease from failed wheel bearing grease seals. two of the brake magnets would not function due to a heavy layer of grease. this is al…”
2016-08-21 · Service Brakes · 15,000 mi“on curb side wheels there was excessive grease leakage into both electric brake assemblies. obvious seal/grease failure. in addition on rear wheel, the magnet assembly was also not secured and "fell out" when hub was taken off. was able to clean up and repack front wheel, but rear wheel was damaged beyond repair. pictures of real wheel damage inc…”
2015-11-09 · Unknown Or Other · 3,000 mi“took my 5th.wheel to general rv to have wheels repacked with grease. right side,both wheels brakes full of grease,no brakes on right side . photos taken and sent to grand design service because less than 1 year old.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.