The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V523000·Announced 2020-08-28

Grand Design Solitude recreational trailers recalled for propane gas leak risk

Grand Design Solitude recreational trailers (2017-2021) are being recalled because the propane supply line may contact the refrigerator burner tube, potentially causing a propane gas leak and increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (propane supply line contact hazard) that creates a fire risk. However, no reported deaths, injuries, or property damage have been documented. The hazard is theoretical, limiting the severity to High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Grand Design RV, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2021 Solitude recreational trailers. The liquid propane supply line that runs through the exterior lower refrigerator compartment may contact the burner tube of the refrigerator, potentially damaging the line and causing an LP gas leak.

An LP gas leak increases the risk of fire. The recall affects approximately 8,161 recreational trailers.

Owners should contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 to arrange an inspection and repair. The remedy involves inspecting the LP supply line for damage and replacing it if necessary. All lines in the vicinity of the burner tube will be wrapped in thermal foil heat barrier material and secured away from the burner tube with additional P-clamps. This repair is performed free of charge.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA campaign number is 20V523000.

The recalled product

Product
GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE
Brand
GRAND DESIGN
Manufacturer
Grand Design RV, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Refrigerator
Hazard
Affected units
8,161

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SOLITUDE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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