2024 Grand Design Solitude problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (2) · Wheels (1) · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/Bracket (1)
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Safety recalls (4)
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.
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.
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 2024-03-12 · campaign 24V193000 · 1,469 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2024 Solitude and Momentum Fifth Wheel trailers. 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 replace the U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910042.
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.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
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.
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.
What owners report
2026-07-16 · Structure“a crack was found in the frame above the left rear suspension spring hanger for the rear (2nd) axle on my 2024 grand design influence 3803gk 5th wheel rv. this is an ongoing issue with grand design and other towable rv manufacturers, investigation number pe24029. the crack was found and inspected at a manufacturers rally by service representatives …”
2026-01-17 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/Bracket“october 2025 we had just left the highway and was on a heavily traveled back road going home from the mountains. my husband felt a jolt and thought we had blown a tire. but he checked the tire monitor and it was fine, then he checked the side view mirror and saw that the camper was off the road and almost hit a speed limit sign! luckily we were …”
2025-12-18 · Structure“the contact owns a 2024 grand design solitude. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the side wall frame was flexing and cracking. in addition, the cargo doors independently unlatched due to the failure. the rv was taken to an independent shop, where it was diagnosed with fractured side walls. in addition, the contact was i…”
2025-07-13 · Unknown Or Other“the entry door came open while driving down the road. both the standard lock and the dead bolt were locked. we had to stop at least 5 times during the travel day to close the door. after each stop we double checked the door to make sure that it was locked. …”
2025-05-10 · Wheels“made it 451 miles in our brand new grand design solitude 380fl and noticed it looked crooked and smoke started coming from the drivers side while going 70 mph down i24 in tn. pulled over and had a torn tire on both sides, axle was coming off due to missing a u bolt and the leaf spring had come apart. fortunately we were paying attention and caught …”
2025-03-13 · Structure:body · 🔥 fire“complaint against grand design rv – urgent safety concerns in our 2024 grand design solitude 380fl, we have experienced two fires, a brake explosion, severe flooding, and multiple structural failures. these critical safety defects put us and others at serious risk. the attached document details: •brake explosion and fire on a california highway (…”
2024-11-07 · Unknown Or Other“having symptoms of frame failure, excessive king pin movement when hooking and unhooking the trailer from the tow vehicle. my main concern is a complete failure of the frame allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle while traveling down the road and endangering my family as well as other motorist. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.