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2014 Grand Design Solitude

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
6
Latest Jun 14, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 28, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Grand Design Solitude, most frequently naming the brakes and tires & wheels categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes480.0%
  • Tires & wheels120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V038000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Jan 28, 2022
43,421 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
The 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 is 910026.
Grand Design RV, LLCManufacturer number 910026View on NHTSA.gov
14V214000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Apr 22, 2014
28 units potentially affected
The defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2014 Solitude 369RL, and Solitude 305RE fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured February 21, 2013, through July 24, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013 in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
The risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
The remedy: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Grand Design at 1-574-825-8000. Grand Designs' number for this recall is 910001.
Grand Design RV, LLCManufacturer number 910001View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed Jun 14, 2021

Axles are cracking. Yes available for inspection. Husband was checking under camper since we were going to get new tires and the dealer wanted to know what suspension we have. This is when he noticed the cracks in the axles. This is affecting both axles on the camper. This concerns us a lot if they broke the camper would probably roll or cause a severe accident. When we went to get the tires my husband asked the tire dealership service technician if it was a manufacture defect and they said yes. Where the axle was welded together they appear to be breaking apart. We need to know what can be done about this. Since it appears to be a defect in the axles. Our camper is a 2014 Grand Design Solitude. I will attach pictures.

NHTSA ID
11420931
Incident
May 11, 2021
Brakes
Filed Jul 18, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE SEAL ON THE AXLE SPREAD GREASE ON THE BRAKES AND CAUSED THEM TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,300.

NHTSA ID
10885545
Incident
Jul 7, 2016
Mileage
2,300 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 7, 2015

HAD AXEL SEALS GO BAD ON ALL 4 WHEELS CAUSING VERY LOOSE RUNNY GREASE TO LEAK PAST AND COAT THE BRAKE DRUMS, SHOES, MAGNET AND ALL OTHER COMPONENTS WITH A LOT OF GREASE CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SLIP AND NOT WORK. THE TRAILER ONLY HAD 1250 MILES ON IT.

NHTSA ID
10746925
Incident
Jul 14, 2014
Mileage
1,250 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 18, 2015

DURING AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE AXLE SEALS HAD FAILED AND LEAKED GREASE ONTO THE BRAKES MAKING THE BRAKES USELESS.

NHTSA ID
10725890
Incident
Jun 17, 2015
Mileage
8,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Mar 22, 2015

LIPPERT COMPONENTS (LCI) OF ELKHART IN, ARE THE MANUFACTURES OF THE AXLE AND BRAKE EQUIPMENT USED ON THE GRAND DESIGN BRAND OF TRAILERS. I HAVE A 2014 SOLITUDE 369RL 5TH WHEEL. I HAVE ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON THE UNIT AND DURING MY LAST TRIP OUT I LOST SOME BRAKING CAPABILITY. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW 2 OF THE 4 BRAKES HAD GREASE LEAKING FROM THE REAR GREASE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE DRUMS. I HAVE NEVER GREASED THESE WITH THIS LITTLE MILEAGE. I POSTED ON FACEBOOK TODAY AND HAD ABOUT 10 PEOPLE WHO OWN GRAND DESIGN TRAILERS WHO HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS. THIS IS A TRUE SAFETY HAZARD CAUSED BY THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURE LIPPERT COMPONENTS INC. MY UNDER STANDING THERE WAS A LETTER WRITTEN TO THEM BY THE NHTSA LETTER NVS-214NJS AND PE14-008 DATED APRIL 3RD 2014 ABOUT ANOTHER TRAILER MANUFACTURER THAT ALSO USES LIPPERT COMPONENTS FOR THEIR AXLES AND BRAKE SYSTEMS. IT IS TIME TO HAVE LIPPERT COMPONENTS STEP UP AND RECALL ALL OF THE TRAILERS THAT HAVE THESE FAULTY GREASE SEALS BEFORE SOMEONE DIES DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKES BECAUSE OF GREASE IN THE BRAKE DRUM!!!! *TR

NHTSA ID
10700897
Incident
Mar 21, 2015
Mileage
10,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 9, 2014

ON FRIDAY AUGUST 8TH 2014 WE STOPPED AT GOODYEAR TIRE DEALER IN MOUNT VERNON, WA. AND HAD 4 BRAND NEW GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES ST235/80R16 TIRES INSTALLED. WE DROVE 30 MILES TO OUR RV RESORT AND PULLED IN TO OUR CAMPSITE. NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS VERY LOW. BACKED INTO OUR SITE AND GOT SETTLED IN. THE NEXT MORNING I CHECKED THE TIRE AGAIN AND NOTICED IT WAS COMPLETELY FLAT ALSO NOTICED THAT THREE OF THE 4 TIRES ARE ALSO FLAT. THESE TIRES ARE BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 30 MILES ON THEM. I'VE CALLED THE DEALER AND REQUESTED THAT THEY COME TO OUR CAMPSITE AS I HAVE NO WAY OF CHANGING THESE TIRES. WAITING FOR THEM TO SHOW UP ON MONDAY AUG. 11TH. *TR

NHTSA ID
10621116
Incident
Aug 8, 2014
Mileage
30 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSB 22-003

STRUCTURE

The rear upper deck on Solitude ST390RK models produced prior to June 6, 2022 may not be properly supported. As a result, the rear upper deck floor may sag slightly at the sidewalls. Remedy: The remedy includes the use of additional fasteners (961113 - Screw 14x1 Hex Waster Type a Zinc, 960736- #625 Tri-fold LG FLG Alum .39-.354 Grip Rivet) and support bracing. (512064 - 1x2 Stuffed AL Tube, 512065 - 2x3 Stuffed AL Tube)

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Grand Design Solitude by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026100—
2025100—
2024740—
20231861—
20223471—
20213041—
20201431—
2019541—
2018431—
20171021—
2016430—
2015520—
2014Viewing620—
2013010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.