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2017 Grand Design Solitude recalls and problems

The 2017 Grand Design Solitude has 2 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Grand Design dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
10
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Grand Design Solitude vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Grand Design Solitude recalls

Recall 22V-038: Equipment

Reported Jan 28, 2022 · 43,421 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 20V-523: Equipment

Reported Aug 28, 2020 · 8,161 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: An LP gas leak increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

2017 Grand Design Solitude problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension5
Service Brakes4
Structure3
Wheels1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,200 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Grand Design Solitude complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 55,000 miles · reported Dec 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Grand Design Solitude. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware of a gap in the corner of the RV overhang, in the transition to the vehicle upper deck down to the lower deck. The contact became aware of movement underneath the fiberglass. Additionally, the contact stated that the bedroom doors were stuck, but upon setting the RV down on the jack stands, the doors became functional. There were several cracks in the aluminum frame and in the welds. The contact had contacted a welder, who performed welding on the defective areas.…
Suspension · reported Jan 2, 2025
The steel Frame of the 5th wheel trailer developed broken welds and cracked metal tubing. This information should be included in the following current investigation. ODI PE24029
Suspension · at 8,000 miles · reported Sep 23, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Grand Design Solitude RV. The contact stated that while driving, the rear axle suspension separated from vehicle. The contacted noticed that the rear axle shifted three inches towards the driver’s side. The vehicle was taken to a rest stop where an independent mechanic replaced the left and right leaf springs. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
Structure · at 940 miles · reported May 7, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 grand design solitude fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was made aware by another driver that the rear wall of the trailer had separated from the sidewall. The contact pulled over and ratchet strapped the bottom of the rear wall onto the sidewall of the rv and drove home. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the rv needed to be inspected by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was…
Service Brakes · at 5,000 miles · reported Feb 9, 2018
Bought new, after 6 months of use the brakes failed. The lippert axles on the coach had failure on the seals and coated the brakes with grease. This is a safety issue on a 16,000 trailer with no brakes. Lippert knows about this issue but has not issued a recall on all of the trailers with their axles. Most of the grand design coaches are having this problem

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Grand Design Solitude have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Grand Design Solitude: 22V-038 (equipment), 20V-523 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Grand Design Solitude?

Owners report suspension problems most often (5 reports), followed by service brakes (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,200 miles.

Are Grand Design recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Grand Design dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.