NHTSA Complaint #11640969 — 2023 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11640969 |
| Vehicle | 2023 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
Frame Failure. 1/24 purchased new, on first trip(~1200mi) door side front cap vertical 1/2” gap between exterior wall and front cap, saw dust and movement at bedroom storage, bathroom door was catching due to movement, dealer repaired 3/21/24-5/17/24. 2nd trip(~2800mi) front cap shows separation, saw dust, filon warping, dealer reports 1/2” movement of pin box, dropped at dealer 11/25/24 as of 2/5/25 still at dealer. Unknown if 5th wheel will separate from pin box while towing on highway causing an accident. Dealer has confirmed excessive movement of the front of the frame twice, the second time after completing manufacture service bulletin.
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