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2021 Grand Design TranscendProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Grand Design Transcend, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-393 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 41%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 28, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Grand Design Transcend has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10
Suspension10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2021 Grand Design Transcend recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

41%repaired · 2023 Q1

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 21V-393 · May 26, 2021 · 55,508 vehicles · 22,575 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Grand Design.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other Transcend year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Transcend median. How we score

'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'25'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Transcend owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11632823 · Dec 28, 2024

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