2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE Suspension Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
4 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
We are having issues with the frame flex failing, screws popping out from around the slides and also around the wheel wells. Seams on the exterior are pulling apart, roof is pulling away in several spots. The slides are pulling in crooked, external compartment doors open while traveling down the highway. Sawdust is noted in multiple spots in the interior of camper. We had the springs fall apart ( they literally fell off onto the highway!) and caused the axle to shift forward while driving down the interstate. Our camper was going sideways down the highway and caused a flat tire and left us stranded on the side of the highway. Thankfully we didn’t not hit any other vehicles. There is also a burning smell in the camper, the generator turns on and off randomly by itself.
I noticed wall movement against installed cabinets in the front of the RV. Movement was indicated by the shaving of the wall material leaving "sawdust" all over the front RV bedroom area. Upon inspection half of the required lag bolts were installed and those installed were too small for the pre-drill holes. Frame inspection by a dealer indentified split side wall support rails on both sides of the RV. My inspection also found bent outriggers which has allowed both side of the RV floor to sag down on the outside of the camper.
On multiple occasions during travel, We have had cargo doors and the main entry door open when going down the road. We have been fortunate that we have noticed the door flying open, to where we can quickly stop before losing any cargo. Because these are cargo doors, we carry cargo in these compartments. When the door flies open, there is a huge risk of cargo flying out of the vehicle and creating a hazard for oncoming motorists (flying through the air or upon the roadway). We have adjusted the latches on these doors to no avail. we get them to where they work and hold fine, then will start coming open again. We believe based on other evidence (missing sidewall lag bolts, loose sidewall lag bolts, bent sidewall lag bolts, popping sounds when raising or lowering unit, broken slide mechanisms, excessive sawdust on the inside of the vehicle, doors...
Serious frame failure issues. Upper deck of trailer is separating from cross members to lower frame. Pin box has signs of excesive flexing, when hooking to truck, it sinks back into the frame well over 1.5”. Creaking noises coming from floor in front broom area as well as bathroom. Continues to get worse
Other 2021 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE Problem Areas
Structurebody
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
12 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint