2018 Grand Design Solitude recalls and problems

The 2018 Grand Design Solitude has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Grand Design dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Grand Design Solitude vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 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.

Recall 18V-399: Equipment

Reported Jun 14, 2018 · 200 vehicles affected · Grand Design RV, LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

2018 Grand Design Solitude problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes2
Suspension2
Wheels1
Unknown or Other1
Equipment1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 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 2018 Grand Design Solitude complaints

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

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 14, 2026
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…
Suspension · reported Apr 28, 2022
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…
Suspension · reported Jul 27, 2021
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.…
Service Brakes · at 6,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2018
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?
Service Brakes · at 400 miles · reported Jun 27, 2017
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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Grand Design Solitude have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Grand Design Solitude: 22V-038 (equipment), 20V-523 (equipment), 18V-399 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Grand Design Solitude?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (2 reports), followed by suspension (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 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.