CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Grand Design Solitude has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).
2018 Grand Design Solitude recalls
Loose refrigerator wire can arc and cause fire
A 110-volt wire inside the refrigerator cabinet may not be properly secured.
Propane line may touch fridge burner, risking gas leak and fire
The liquid propane supply line running through the lower exterior refrigerator compartment may contact the refrigerator's burner tube.
Propane Line May Touch Hot Grill, Risking Leak and Fire
Certain 2018-2019 fifth-wheel trailers with the optional pull-out outside kitchen have a liquid propane (LP) gas line that may contact the underside of the hot grill.
Most common 2018 Grand Design Solitude problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving excessive frame flex and structural failure on a 2018 Grand Design Solitude 384GK fifth-wheel trailer. The RV experienced years of slide-out alignment and operational problems beginning shortly after purchase and Grand Design RV has known about this since then. In September 2023, the bedroom slide unexpectedly extended approximately halfway while the trailer was being towed, creating a significant highway safety hazard. Subsequent inspections and teardown revealed extensive structural failures, including broken welds in the aluminum wall framing, broken welds at bulkhead areas, missing and broken lag bolts, inadequate frame support, frame
One of the passenger side leaf springs on our Dexter axle snapped near the shackle point. Since we have read that this is a common issue, we are reporting as this could have potentially resulted in a serious safety issue. When our leaf spring snapped, it severed the propane line that runs underneath our 5th wheel in two places. It also caused the two tires to rub together. Fortunately, for us, this must have happened within a short distance from the RV park we were staying at for the evening because we only lost about 1/3 tank of propane and the tires do not appear to have sustained significant damage. We were able to disconnect and drive to a nearby trailer supply store and get a new le
From factory, vehicle standard build weight of this trailer (nothing loaded) is; 14,200 lbs. Trailer is a two axle design, with each axle rated at 7,000 lbs. Total load allowed by their specifications is 14,000 lbs. Before I add any items normally carried in a travel trailer (food, clothing, etc.) I am already over the axle rating. On a trip with with normally carried items and approximately 20 gallons of water in a fresh water tank (capacity is 54 gallons) I had two tires blow out on two separate roads. (one tire each side about 25 miles apart) Factory now offers upgraded axles of 8,000 lbs. each, bringing axle load capacity to 16,000 lbs. I was unable to determine why the tires failed as t
MINE IS A 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. IT HAD 7K LB LIPPERT AXLES FROM THE FACTORY. ALL FOUR INSIDE SEALS LEAKED AND GOT GREASE ON THE BRAKE DRUMS AND SHOES. THE TRAILER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK FROM THE FIRST DAY I GOT THE TRAILER. I ENDED UP CHANGING OUT THE AXLES WITH DEXTER 8K LB AXLES WITH NEVER LUBE BEARINGS SO I WOULD NEVER HAVE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. I FOUND OUT LIPPERT WAS REIMBURSING FOR THIS REPAIR. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO QUALIFY?
JUST PICKED UP A BRAND NEW 2018 GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE 310GK 5TH WHEEL TRAILER AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES DON'T WORK VERY WELL. TOWED THE UNIT HOME 400 MILES AND DECIDED TO CONTACT LIPPERT, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE AXLES AND BRAKES. I WAS GIVEN A CLAIM NUMBER TO INSPECT THE BRAKES. DUE TO OWNING A TIRE REPAIR SHOP, I WAS ALLOWED TO PERFORM THE INSPECTION MYSELF. WHAT I FOUND WAS NO ISSUE ON THE TWO HUBS AND BRAKES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UNIT, BRAKES CONTAMINATED WITH GREASE ON THE TWO RIGHT HAND HUBS. GREASE WAS ON THE MAGNETS, INSIDE OF THE DRUM BRAKING SURFACES AND MAGNET SURFACE. LIPPERT AGREED TO SEND ME 2 NEW BACKING PLATES WITH BRAKES, AND TWO NEW GREASE SEALS, PLUS PAY TWO HOURS OF LA
2018 Grand Design Solitude questions
Does the 2018 Grand Design Solitude have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Grand Design Solitude: Loose refrigerator wire can arc and cause fire; Propane line may touch fridge burner, risking gas leak and fire; Propane Line May Touch Hot Grill, Risking Leak and Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Grand Design Solitude?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2), Suspension (2), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Grand Design Solitude has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.