2020 Grand Design Transcend recalls and problems

The 2020 Grand Design Transcend has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is equipment.

How the 2020 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 4 Transcend model years — 3rd most.

2recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
1,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Equipment

May 26, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V393000 · 55,508 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.

Risk: Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the LP regulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910023.

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.

Equipment

Dec 8, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V757000 · 352 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2020 Transcend recreational trailers. A gas leak may occur at the joint between the cook stove's gas saddle valve for the burners and the manifold under the burner surface.

Risk: A gas leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit that includes gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts and orange stickers, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910022.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2020 vs. other Grand Design Transcend years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Grand Design Transcend have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2020 Grand Design Transcend, the latest from May 26, 2021 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Grand Design Transcend?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention equipment (1), structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.