2023 Grand Design Solitude problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (3) · Service Brakes (3) · Service Brakes, Electric (1)
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Safety recalls (6)
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:appliance:refrigerator 2024-05-29 · campaign 24V378000 · 39 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023 Solitude fifth wheels. 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 June 12, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910043.
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.
Service bulletins (6)
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
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-31 · 25-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
we have found that when a customer reclines the customer’s recliner may tip forward unexpectedly, this can result in the customer potentially falling out of the recliner. the fix for this is to ensure the recliners are secured at both the front and rear prior to july 2025 the recliners were only sec
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.
What owners report
2026-10-09 · Unknown Or Other“the rv roof experienced a substantial failure in which the membrane peeled back, exposing the underlying osb roof decking. a subsequent inspection identified additional concerns regarding the materials and fasteners used in the roof assembly. i believe these findings warrant investigation into whether the rv was constructed in accordance with the m…”
2026-09-01 · Unknown Or Other“frame and structural integrity/towable rv. 7/15/2024 — first warranty repair (frame): blue compass found broken seal-plate welds on the frame; welds repaired, bolts replaced. 30 ft of roof membrane, which had pulled loose and "ballooned" in transit, was fully replaced. 6/2026 — recurrence: roof membrane pulled loose again during travel. mobile t…”
2026-05-04 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings“the contact owns a 2023 grand design 5th wheel. the contact stated that the propane gas pigtail was on the floor and created an electrical spark and popping noise that traveled up to other cords. the contact stated that the pigtail cord was improperly fitted and should not have been on the floor. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manuf…”
2026-02-03 · Structure:body“this report details a suspected major structural frame failure on my 2023 grand design solitude 391dl. the issues, which are progressive and worsening, indicate a severe loss of structural integrity in the front gooseneck and upper deck area of the fifth wheel. key observations and symptoms include: interior wall deformation: interior wall panels…”
2025-11-19 · Service Brakes, Electric · 9,300 mi“the contact owns a 2023 grand design solitude rv. the contact stated that while hauling the rv and depressing the brake pedal to stop, the rv pushed up against the rear of the pickup truck. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who discovered that the rv brake shoes had crumbled and failed. the contact was advised that the brake shoes and brak…”
2025-07-21 · Unknown Or Other“frame flex & water intrusion - we first noticed movement back in august 2024. it seemed like the tongue was going to come through our back truck window where i sit to work with our 3 cats. the inside of the solitude is a mess too with lights coming down from ceiling, doors are all scratch from rubbing while be transported, trim coming off, wall p…”
2025-06-12 · Unknown Or Other“the frame has possibly broken in the hitch area. this is a large 5th wheel trailer.…”
2025-06-11 · Service Brakes“rf brake assembly fell apart. causing loss of braking on that wheel.…”
2025-06-11 · Service Brakes“all brakes were replaced after the first failure. pulled 3445 miles. rr brake fell apart. causing loss of braking from that wheel.…”
2025-03-30 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“after my refrigerator stopped working, i pulled the refrigerator out to investigate and check fuses (a common issue) i observed the wiring connected very poorly, and was melted together. additionally, there was a burn mark 2 inches or more in diameter on the wall where these wires were touching. so there was a fire due to this wiring…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.