2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
The 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Grand Design RV, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (4 complaints), Suspension (4 complaints), and Structurebody (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE, potentially affecting up to 51,582 vehicles.
Recall 22V038000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
| 43,421 vehicles affected
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.
Consequence: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged wiring, and properly secure the wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 20V523000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
| 8,161 vehicles affected
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Solitude recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) supply line that runs through the exterior lower refrigerator compartment may contact the burner tube of the refrigerator, possibly damaging the line and causing an LP gas leak.
Consequence: An LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the LP supply line for damage, replacing it as necessary. All lines in the vicinity of the burner tube will be wrapped in a thermal foil heat barrier material, then secured...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2017 Grand Design Solitude. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware of a gap in the corner of the RV overhang, in the transition to the vehicle upper deck down to the lower deck. The contact became aware of movement underneath the fiberglass. Additionally, the contact stated that the bedroom doors were stuck, but upon setting the RV down on the jack stands, the doors became functional. There were several cracks in the aluminum frame and in the welds. The contact had contacted a welder, who performed welding on the defective areas. The RV was taken to the dealer, who sent more pictures of the failure to the manufacturer. The dealer replaced the front aluminum frame and the pilon underneath the fiber glass; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact noticed that the bedroom flooring had become raised. The RV was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there were more fractures in the beams underneath the bedroom, and that the fractures were extensive. The dealer forwarded a claim to the manufacturer with pictures of the failure; however, the claim was denied. The RV was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE24029 (Structure). The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The steel Frame of the 5th wheel trailer developed broken welds and cracked metal tubing. This information should be included in the following current investigation. ODI PE24029
The steel Frame of the 5th wheel trailer developed broken welds and cracked metal tubing. This information should be included in the following current investigation. ODI PE24029
The steel Frame of the 5th wheel trailer developed broken welds and cracked metal tubing. This information should be included in the following current investigation. ODI PE24029
The contact owns a 2017 Grand Design Solitude RV. The contact stated that while driving, the rear axle suspension separated from vehicle. The contacted noticed that the rear axle shifted three inches towards the driver’s side. The vehicle was taken to a rest stop where an independent mechanic replaced the left and right leaf springs. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
Safety Rating for the 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
Grand Design RV, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 16-005 — EQUIPMENT
Flex-Guard strap under the dinette slide my be within the 4" tire clearance requirement with the room closed. Procedure is to convert from the Flex-Guard strap configuration to a spring configuration which assures a minumum clearance of 4".
TSB 16-005 — TIRES
Flex-Guard strap under the dinette slide my be within the 4" tire clearance requirement with the room closed. Procedure is to convert from the Flex-Guard strap configuration to a spring configuration which assures a minumum clearance of 4".
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
- 2013 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 0 complaints
- 2014 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 7 complaints
- 2015 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 6 complaints
- 2016 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 3 complaints
- 2017 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE (current)
- 2018 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 5 complaints
- 2019 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 9 complaints
- 2020 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 22 complaints
- 2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 47 complaints
- 2022 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 63 complaints
Other GRAND DESIGN Models
- GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM — 327 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION — 199 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE — 98 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — 16 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION 337RLS — 10 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM 385TH — 4 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN LINEAGE — 1 total complaint
- GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM 355TH — 1 total complaint