The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Transcend RV. The contact stated that the RV was parked and set in place. The contact stated that upon exiting the RV and stepping on the bottom step, the bottom step detached. The contact noticed that the bottom step steel screws, which attached the step to the frame, had sheared off. The contact stated that the steps were made of aluminum and were attached to the trailers with four steel screws, two on each side on the stair frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a local dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact that there were no recalls for the step screws. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.
The worst 2020 Grand Design Transcend problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 21V393000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 20V757000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Grand Design Transcend 2
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What 2020 Grand Design Transcend owners say
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The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Transcend RV. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21V393000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called an independent mechanic and it was confirmed that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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Questions about the 2020 Grand Design Transcend
Is the 2020 Grand Design Transcend reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 Grand Design Transcend, fewer than a typical Transcend model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Grand Design Transcend?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2020 Grand Design Transcend have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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