2021 Grand Design Transcend problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems 2021-05-26 · campaign 21V393000 · 55,508 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2024-12-28 · Unknown Or Other“report of rv cracked frame and other structural failure 2021 grand design transcend xplor 297qb ca [xxx] vin [xxx] purchased: [xxx] summary of problems reported: - cracked frame - caved slide-out - collapsed fridge cabinet in slideout, and deformed slide-out. - tire worn out unevenly, with no thread in the inside (only) history summary: july …”
2022-07-14 · Tires · 4,500 mi“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 the trailer, it was discovered that the front pas…”
2021-03-18 · Unknown Or Other · 10 mi“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 road. came from grand design factory that way. deal…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.