2016 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM

4 recalls — 15 complaints — 4 TSBs

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.

Consequence

An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged wiring, and properly secure the wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910026.

43,421 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

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.

Consequence

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.

55,508 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Grand Design RV (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Momentum toy haulers and Solitude recreational trailers manufactured July 8, 2014, to August 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. These ladders have retractable hinges... Read more

Consequence

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket over the back of existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910008.

1,975 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2016 Momentum trailers, models 397th, 398M, and 388M, manufactured September 2, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected trailers may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect unloaded vehicle weight (U... Read more

Consequence

If the operator loads vehicle per the information on the label, the vehicle may exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910005.

32 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

Complaint Statistics

15 total complaints 2 crashes 2 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES	4
WHEELS	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
TIRES:BEAD	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1
STRUCTURE	1
TIRES	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
ENGINE	1

Incident date: Jul 17, 2025

The front left slide stopped working 3 weeks ago. Something appeared to be wrong with the wall but I was not sure. Yesterday I noticed the front left portion of the frame was flexing a significant amount. I started inspecting the frame and I am seeing broken welds

Incident date: Jul 17, 2025

Failed coolant control valve and months-long wait for replacement part. Error code P1098. Service center informs us that the parts shortage is nation-wide. We must frequently monitor the engine temperature, which distracts from attentive driving.

Incident date: Jul 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The messages "Steering Assist Unavailable" and "Hill Assist" were displayed on the instrument cluster. The cause of the failure was not yet... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The deal... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2024

See attached document for complaint.

Crash

Incident date: Sep 15, 2024

The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving, the drive stick shift failed to change gears from first gear. The drive stick shift became abnormally stuck when depressing the brake pedal and attempting to shift gears. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road wi... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 11, 2024

Dealership I bought this car from 5 days ago, mckluski chevy in Cincinnati Ohio stated it would be another week before i could buy the car as there was a recall on the tires and they were putting new ones on. They did not put new ones on cleared the recall without fixing it. I paid $100 locally jus... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2021

I was sideswiped by another vehicle which just joined our direction of traffic coming out of a cutout. As soon as I saw the vehicle moving fast from inside the cutout to join our direction and into my lane, I immediately decided to move to the lane next to me. I was at the leftmost lane at the time.... Read more

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The v... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

The contact owned a 2016 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 MPH and approaching the red traffic light, she depressed the brake pedal to come to a complete stop. The contact noticed smoke coming out of the cowl of the vehicle. The contact then turned on the AC and smoke... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 11, 2018

MY 2016 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM 327M USES LIPPERT AXLES. THREE OF THE FOUR GREASE SEALS LEAKED AND WERE FOUND DURING A STATE INSPECTION. THE GREASE CONTAMINATED THE BRAKES. A 2018 STATE INSPECTION AGAIN SHOWED FAILED GREASE SEALS AND CONTAMINATED BRAKES. THE WARRANTY COVERED THE COST ON THE 2016 ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2018

Incident date: Mar 31, 2017

AXLE SEALS LEAKED ALLOWING GREASE TO ENTER BRAKE DRUMS AND COAT SHOES, MAGNET AND DRUM. CONFIRMED BY LIPPERT COMPONENTS WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT GRAND DESIGN SERVICE SHOP.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2017

THE GREASE SEALS ON THE DRUMS LEAKED FROM THE FACTORY AND ALLOWED THE BRAKES TO BE CONTAMINATED. MORE DETAILS ARE AT HTTP://WWW.GRANDDESIGNOWNERS.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP/8531-POLL-HOW-MANY-OF-YOU-HAVE-HAD-YOUR-GREASE-SEALS-FAIL?P=104942&VIEWFULL=1#POST104942

Incident date: Aug 20, 2016

AFTER READING ON THE GRAND DESIGN OWNERS FORUM ABOUT LEAKING GREASE SEALS ON THE WHEELS, I DECIDED TO DO AN INSPECTION OF MY BRAKES. I HAVE PUT ONLY 500 MILES ON MY TRAILER SINCE TAKING DELIVERY ON JUNE 8, 2016. I ASSUME THAT THE TRAILER WAS DELIVERED TO OREGON BY TOWING IT FROM THE FACTORY. I REMOV... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM	1
353700 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

Customer Satisfaction Program released to have a protective heat shield installed behind convection microwave on units identified below to address concerns with excessive heat buildup.

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

The fuel gauges may be wired incorrectly. As a result, the interior fuel gauge does not function properly.

353700 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR

Hour meter not visable on display panel on generator icon

350000 EQUIPMENT

There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for January 2021 for Grand Design RV, LLC.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE — Open — Model Year: 2017

Frame Flex on Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received twenty-three complaints alleging excessive frame flex on model year 2017-2023 Grand Design fifth wheel recreational trailers, models Momentum and Solitude. Twenty-two of the complaints allege that excessive frame flex resulted in a cargo or ent... Read more

GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM across all model years (2013–2025).

45 Total Recalls

346 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

14 Reported Crashes

6 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	2	3	View
2024	6	19	View
2023	9	37	View
2022	8	61	View
2021	4	99	View
2020	2	47	View
2019	2	27	View
2018	2	15	View
2017	2	14	View
2016 (current)	4	15
2015	2	9	View
2014	1	0	View
2013	1	0	View

Other GRAND DESIGN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
GRAND DESIGN	0	0	View
IMAGINE	0	0	View
LINEAGE	0	0	View
MOMENTUM 355TH	0	0	View
MOMENTUM 380TH	0	0	View
MOMENTUM 385TH	0	0	View
REFLECTION	0	0	View
REFLECTION 337RLS	0	0	View