CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Grand Design Solitude has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (24 reports).
2021 Grand Design Solitude recalls
Trailer steps can break, raising injury risk
Certain Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel trailers have step tread joints that may be unsupported.
Loose Axle U-Bolts Can Shift Axle, Risking Crash
Certain fifth wheel trailers have U-bolts that may have been improperly tightened.
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.
Most common 2021 Grand Design Solitude problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 24 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Equipment | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
*I believe the frame to my Grand Design RV is broken/failing again and is available for inspection. *If the frame fails and breaks it will come detached from the tow vehicle possibly injuring or worse killing people. *The problem is visible to see as there is at least one broken weld and lag bolts/screws backing out that no longer hold the frame to the wall structure. *The vehicle was previously inspected by an insurance agent, dealership, and multiple Grand Design SRTs-mobile technicians when it failed before previous repairs. *There was sealant that was failing again so when I started to remove it to replaced, it I noticed some broken screw heads so I dug farther into it and found the br
Beginning in 2024 our RV exhibited consistent structural movement & frame flex including: upper deck flex, front cap cracking, cracked moldings, sidewall movement, filon transition movement, screws pushing upward into floors, slides coming out during travel. Rv has unsuccessfully been repaired twice by Grand Design SRT & three times at Grand Design Factory. Independent RV service repair shop identified further damage caused by Grand Designs failed attempts at repair.
Frame weld cracks. Wall support framing cracks. Damaged cargo doors from flexing frame. Slideout damage from frame support break which may or may not keep it locked in placed during travel. Has been returned to manufacturer twice. 2024, 2025. Same issues again in 2026.
Frame flex from broken welds on the pin box to the frame. Itâs a very wide know thing across many GD models that used this same frame / pin box. I have pictures showing the angle of the pin box once weights applied, itâs a safety issue and thereâs tons of people online having the same issue.
I am submitting a new safety complaint regarding my 2021 Grand Design Solitude 380FL, VIN [XXX] . On my first trip out this year (4/29/2026), while towing approximately 20 miles to a nearby campsite, the off-door-side cargo compartment door again opened during transit. As a direct result, a bucket containing my water hose, regulator, 90 degree fitting, etc were ejected from the compartment and onto the roadway at highway speed. This is a significant escalation of the safety issue previously reported. This is no longer limited to a door opening conditionâthis event resulted in unsecured cargo being discharged into a public roadway, creating a hazard to other motorists. This failure occur
2021 Grand Design Solitude questions
Does the 2021 Grand Design Solitude have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Grand Design Solitude: Trailer steps can break, raising injury risk; Loose Axle U-Bolts Can Shift Axle, Risking Crash; Loose refrigerator wire can arc and cause fire; Propane line may touch fridge burner, risking gas leak and fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Grand Design Solitude?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (24), Unknown Or Other (15), Latches/Locks/Linkages (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.