2020 Grand Design Solitude

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Structure is the leading concern among 14 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 11 Solitude model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 14

Of the 2020 reports, 1 involved a fire.

Primary concernStructure8 reports · 57% of complaints
Owner complaints14Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship3 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Structure8
  2. Other or unspecified8
  3. Latches/locks/linkages4
  4. Suspension2
  5. Equipment1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailer, materials, flooringFeb 7, 2025

    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.

    A broken step increases the risk of injury.

    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.

    Campaign 25V061000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Equipment, appliance, refrigeratorJan 28, 2022

    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.

    An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.

    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 is 910026.

    Campaign 22V038000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Equipment, appliance, refrigeratorAug 28, 2020

    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.

    An LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.

    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 away from the burner tube of the refrigerator with additional P-clamps, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2020. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910021.

    Campaign 20V523000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: equipment

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  1. Structure, Equipment, Jul 29, 2026

    The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Recreational Solitude RV. The contact stated that there was extensive frame flex in the RV. The contact stated that the slide-outs rolled out while turning. The contact stated that there was an issue with the kingpin that related to the flex frame. The doors were out of alignment and there were screws popping up out of the floor. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action Number: PE24029 (Structure). The RV was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with cracks in the frame. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the RV was inspected, and no cracks were found. The failure mileage was unknown.