Model year record

2023 GRAND DESIGN Solitude

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 58 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V044000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Component
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Manufacturer
Grand Design RV, LLC
Vehicles affected
7,585
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-26
Owners notified
2026-05-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V784000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
Manufacturer
Grand Design RV, LLC
Vehicles affected
95
Reported to NHTSA
2025-11-13
Owners notified
2025-12-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V061000

Structure: body: step/ladder

Component
Structure: body: step/ladder
Manufacturer
Grand Design RV, LLC
Vehicles affected
21,982
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-07
Owners notified
2025-05-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A broken step increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V378000

Equipment: appliance: refrigerator

Component
Equipment: appliance: refrigerator
Manufacturer
Grand Design RV, LLC
Vehicles affected
39
Reported to NHTSA
2024-05-29
Owners notified
2024-06-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V490000

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Component
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Manufacturer
Grand Design RV, LLC
Vehicles affected
6,270
Reported to NHTSA
2023-07-17
Owners notified
2023-08-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V603000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
Grand Design RV, LLC
Vehicles affected
8,150
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-09
Owners notified
2022-08-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other16
Structure: body14
Service brakes79,300 mi
Electrical system4
Structure4
Suspension4
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings2
Service brakes, electric29,300 mi

The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2024 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

PE24029Frame Flex on Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers

Structure

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.