2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND
The 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND, potentially affecting up to 55,860 vehicles.
Recall 21V393000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
| 55,508 vehicles affected
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.
Consequence: Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the LP regulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910023.
View full details →Recall 20V757000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 352 vehicles affected
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2020 Transcend recreational trailers. A gas leak may occur at the joint between the cook stove's gas saddle valve for the burners and the manifold under the burner surface.
Consequence: A gas leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit that includes gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts and orange stickers, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Transcend RV. The contact stated that the RV was parked and set in place. The contact stated that upon exiting the RV and stepping on the bottom step, the bottom step detached. The contact noticed that the bottom step steel screws, which attached the step to the frame, had sheared off. The contact stated that the steps were made of aluminum and were attached to the trailers with four steel screws, two on each side on the stair frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a local dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact that there were no recalls for the step screws. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.
The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Transcend RV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V393000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called an independent mechanic and it was confirmed that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Safety Rating for the 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND
- 2016 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — 0 complaints
- 2017 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — 0 complaints
- 2018 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — 0 complaints
- 2019 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — 0 complaints
- 2020 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND (current)
- 2021 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — 5 complaints
- 2022 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — 7 complaints
- 2023 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — 0 complaints
- 2025 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND — 2 complaints
Other GRAND DESIGN Models
- GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM — 327 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE — 218 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION — 199 total complaints
- GRAND DESIGN IMAGINE — 98 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