2022 Grand Design TranscendProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 Grand Design Transcend, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-861 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 14, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Grand Design Transcend has problems

4 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
Electrical system21
Service brakes20
Wheels20
Structure10

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

4 recalls

2022 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.

19%repaired · 2026 Q3

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 24V-861 · Nov 15, 2024 · 30,435 vehicles · 5,812 repaired

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2024 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-603 · Aug 9, 2022 · 8,150 vehicles · 5,543 repaired

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

49%repaired · 2024 Q1

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 22V-308 · May 6, 2022 · 34,021 vehicles · 16,667 repaired

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2024 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 22V-203 · Mar 29, 2022 · 198 vehicles · 145 repaired

Risk. Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of 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

2022 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

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In owners' words

What Transcend owners report

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

1. Complete Trailer brake system failure due to incorrect wire gauge used during assembly at Grand Design. 2. Frame failure at axle shackle weld on Lippert frame due to over-penetration. While towing the trailer there was a message on the tow vehicle information center "trailer Brakes…
Complaint 11648334 · Mar 14, 2025
LED indicator lights on the kitchen range knobs over heated and caught on fire. I was filling the pantry in preperation for an upcoming trip. When I turned on the pantry light to the motion sensing position there was a slight momentary buzzing sound. I turned the switch off but then noticed that…
Complaint 11463561 · May 5, 2022

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