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2020 Grand Design Transcend Recalls & Complaints

The 2020 Grand Design Transcend has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Grand Design dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Grand Design Transcend. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2020 Grand Design Transcend owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Grand Design Transcend, describing incidents dated May 26, 2021 to May 10, 2025.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11662567 · Filed May 22, 2025
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…
ODI #11424830 · Filed July 14, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Transcend RV. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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…

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LP Gas Pressure Regulator May Fail

NHTSA #21V393000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported May 26, 2021 · Grand Design RV, LLC

Potentially affected: 55,508 vehicles

Repair completion: 46.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Grand Design campaign 910023 · Owners notified June 24, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

Stove Saddle Valves may Leak Gas

NHTSA #20V757000 · Equipment — Appliance — Oven/Stove/Cooktop · NHTSA notice

Reported December 8, 2020 · Grand Design RV, LLC

Potentially affected: 352 vehicles

Repair completion: 47.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Grand Design campaign 910022 · Owners notified February 5, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A gas leak increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2020 Grand Design Transcend. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Grand Design Transcend.

Structure

ODI #11662567

Incident: May 10, 2025 · Filed: May 22, 2025

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.

Equipment

ODI #11424830

Incident: May 26, 2021 · Filed: July 14, 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Transcend RV. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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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