2021 Grand Design Transcend Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Transcend years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Grand Design Transcend. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Transcend model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 10 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Grand Design Transcend problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 67% | 10 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 4,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Grand Design Transcend recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Report of RV cracked frame and other structural failure 2021 GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND XPLOR 297QB CA [XXX] VIN [XXX] Purchased: [XXX] Summary of problems reported: - Cracked frame - Caved slide-out - Collapsed fridge cabinet in slideout, and deformed slide-out. - Tire worn out unevenly, with no…
The contact owns a 2021 Grand Design Transcend Travel Trailer equipped with Westlake Tires, Tire Line: Super ST tires, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15. The contact stated that while towing the Travel Trailer at approximately 65 MPH, the trailer began to violently shake and vibrate. After stopping to…
BOUGHT THIS AT ROBERSON RV, IN SALEM, OREGON. PICKED UP ON 2/15. AT HOME, NOTICED OUTSIDE PROPANE LEAK, SHUT IT OFF. ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO SMOKE DETECTOR IN TRAILER, ONLY 2 CO DETECTORS. CONTACT LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL OFFICE. THESE BOTH ARE NFPA 1193, MAJOR LIFE SAFETY VIOLATIONS, BOTH ON/OFF…
Other Grand Design Transcend years
← 2020 Transcend · 2022 Transcend →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Transcend | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Transcend | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Transcend | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Transcend | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Transcend | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Transcend | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Transcend | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Transcend | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Transcend | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Grand Design Transcend?
Owners most often report unknown or other, structure, suspension problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Grand Design Transcend?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Grand Design Transcend a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Transcend model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.