2016 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM
4 recalls, 15 complaints - 4 TSBs
22V038000 Jan 28, 2022
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.
21V393000 May 26, 2021
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.
16V841000 Nov 21, 2016
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.
15V822000 Dec 8, 2015
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.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES:VALVE | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Jul 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the "Low Oil" warning illuminated. The contact drove back to the residence and checked the oil level on the dipstick and became aware that there was no oil in the engine. The contact added ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Jul 17, 2025
The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact was informed that while driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to engage. The vehicle jumped a curb, causing the driver to activate the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The Brake Warning light then... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Jul 17, 2025
The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact was informed that while driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to engage. The vehicle jumped a curb, causing the driver to activate the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The Brake Warning light then... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 27, 2025
Incident date: May 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that t... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 27, 2025
Incident date: May 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V748000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT). The contact stated that while entering the driveway and the vehicle was in park (P), the vehicle hesitated and jerked then suddenly the front passenger side ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 30, 2024
Incident date: Sep 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2023 BMW X7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for... Read more
TIRES:VALVE
Aug 22, 2024
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 20, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
On Friday, May 17th around 2:00pm I was driving approximately 25mph when I got an abrupt warning and the truck started to drive differently. I don’t think the vehicle was responding to the gas pedal normally. The first warning said something about selected gear engaging at lower speed. Then there ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 8, 2024
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 8, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2024
On [XXX] my 2021 Traverse with 46K miles, purchased new from Atlantic Chevrolet, Bay Shore, NY, broke down on the road, dead battery, and alternator. I could not successfully jump the car to get it running. I had no use of steering, nor could I shift the vehicle into neutral to move to the roadsid... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 9, 2018
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
WHEELS
Oct 9, 2018
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
SERVICE BRAKES
May 8, 2017
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.
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 2, 2017
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
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 21, 2016
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 |
CSP 910019
Apr 1, 2020
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.
TSB 19-001
Jan 16, 2019
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.
TSB 16-004
Aug 26, 2016
353700 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR
Hour meter not visable on display panel on generator icon
No comms 2021-01
Feb 15, 2021
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.
PE24029
Opened: Oct 9, 2024
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
366
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
22
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM - Year by Year
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