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Grand Design Solitude Recall 18V399: Propane Line May Touch Hot Grill, Risking Leak and Fire

NHTSA campaign 18V399, reported June 14, 2018, 200 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

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. This contact can cause a propane leak, which increases the risk of a fire.

If you own an affected trailer, the repair is free. Grand Design will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will re-route the LP gas line so it no longer contacts the bottom of the grill. You can contact Grand Design RV customer service at 1-574-825-9679 and reference recall number 900013. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is included.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V399Grand Design RV, LLC
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Problem
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Grand Design Solitude fifth-wheel trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas line on the optional pull-out outside kitchen may contact the underside of the hot grill.
Risk
Contact with the hot grill may result in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the LP gas line to prevent it from contacting the bottom of the grill, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2018. Owners may contact Grand Design RV customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 900013.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Grand Design Solitude20182019