2022 Grand Design Solitude problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (5) · Suspension (5) · Structure:body (5)
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Safety recalls (7)
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 2026-01-26 · campaign 26V044000 · 7,585 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Momentum and 2022-2024 Solitude Fifth Wheel trailers. The U-bolt may become loose due to inadequate preload and preload losses, causing 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 replace the axle attachment components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910054. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recalls 23V490 and 24V193.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2025-11-13 · campaign 25V784000 · 95 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Solitude and 2023 Momentum fifth wheels trailers. Loose or missing fasteners on the refrigerator cooling unit can allow excessive movement of the unit, possibly causing the propane line to crack and leak.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the refrigerator, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2025. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910052. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 24V378.
Structure:body:step/Ladder 2025-02-07 · campaign 25V061000 · 21,982 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2024-11-15 · campaign 24V861000 · 30,435 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude, and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace quick disconnect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910045. This recall supersedes Grand Design RV recall 22V308.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 2023-07-17 · campaign 23V490000 · 6,270 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2022-08-09 · campaign 22V603000 · 8,150 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910031.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2022-05-06 · campaign 22V308000 · 34,021 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Grand Design Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910029.
Service bulletins (7)
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:body 2025-11-22 · 920017 · Service Campaign
grand design is addressing concerns of excessive frame flex or wall securement in the front upper deck area of a limited number of fifth-wheel units. this condition could potentially occur over time due to a combination of manufacturing variations, an overload condition, or hitch modifications. wall
Electrical System 2024-09-15 · 24-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
7-way strain relief relocation. current strain relief needs relocated to provide additional securement to the 7-way cord.
Structure 2024-04-10 · TSB 24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb 24-001 issued in march on march 7th. concern: complaint of upper deck flex which results in cosmetic damages to the interior and excessive flex at the pin box. remedy : the procedure outlined in attached summary to assess damages if any and direct customers to the next steps.
Unknown Or Other 2024-03-11 · 24-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
broken interior step treads. steps may break at the riser due to the amount of overhang.
Electrical System 2023-01-23 · TSB 23-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
wiring to the remote start/stop switch of the generator at the genset panel is wired incorrectly. during use, the generator must be unplugged to shut down. this is only on solitude units with factory installed generator package. gen prep not affected.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-13 · Structure:body:door · 💥 crash“i am submitting this complaint regarding recurring safety-related defects involving a 2022 grand design solitude 3950bh. according to the owners, numerous defects began shortly after delivery in 2023 and have continued despite repeated repair attempts. the most significant safety concerns involve: multiple slide-outs reportedly opening during tra…”
2026-09-19 · Suspension“the center hanger was bent inwards along with the lower plate of the frame being tilted inward. this bowed out the vertical frame web and left the shackle tilted at an angle. the rv was taken to a dealer and they sent info to grand design for warranty approval. 53 days after the dealer inspected our rig, grand design finally told us they were denyi…”
2026-09-04 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle“on january 18, 2026, while towing my 2022 grand design solitude 310gk near bouse, arizona, i discovered a serious problem and pulled off the road. the rear axle had become detached/displaced. at the time, i did not know exactly what had occurred or what caused the axle event. the rv was subsequently delivered to a repair facility on march 27, 2026…”
2026-08-06 · Structure“documented symptoms consistent with the conditions described in grand design tsb 24-001 1. dynamic sidewall separation – driver and passenger sides the upper-deck sidewall area displays visible movement under load. when the trailer is connected to the truck via the pin box, the exterior trim and sidewall gap noticeably widens. when the trailer is l…”
2026-03-11 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf“i own a 2022 grand design solitude 346fls fifth wheel trailer. the trailer has been at the dealership for over nine months after structural frame cracks and weld separations were discovered during inspection. the cracks appear in structural frame components and welded areas supporting the chassis. this raises concerns about the integrity of the tra…”
2026-03-09 · Structure:body“weak bedroom floor. screws backing out of bedroom floor and poking through flooring. front nose cap separating from body. broken screws on front nose cap. pin box flex. buckled wall in bunk slide out room. main living space floor is bowing down where it meets the walls causing main door mis-alignment and the stairs to cause marks on the floori…”
2026-02-24 · Unknown Or Other“• cracks in the pin box: a reputable rv dealer/shop has identified significant cracks in the pin box, indicating a serious structural compromise. • slide-out failures: the gibs on the slide-outs have broken, causing them to extend while the rv is in transport on highways. • cargo door malfunctions: cargo doors are repeatedly popping open during …”
2026-02-06 · Unknown Or Other“while performing a factory recall on the rv, the mobile rv tech discovered underlying issues. he suggested that we get an in-depth evaluation. i contacted and dropped the rv at the shop for diagnosis. the shop discovered extensive frame damage (weld break) at the main beam connecting the pin box and also total frame break and separation on the uppe…”
2025-10-13 · Wheels“we bought our 2022 grand design solitude 346fls-r in march 2023. we have had numerous safety issues and concerns, and currently don’t feel safe towing it. 1. external locked compartments and entry door open while traveling. risks: distraction, collision (passing vehicle or objects), quick maneuvering (to side of road), contents ejected onto road/…”
2025-09-16 · Tires · 20,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 grand design solitude rv. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph and hauling the rv, the rear passenger's side tire of the rv experienced a blowout. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. the contact replaced the tire with a regular-size spare tire; however, the rear passenger's side tire experience…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.