2018 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM
2 recalls — 15 complaints — 2 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.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
May 14, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
On the driver side of the 2018 Momentum Toy Hauler cracked in two locations above the center leaf spring holder. This issue occurred on May 1, 2025. While pulling out of a shop after having the leaf spring holders replaced the axle traveled through a small depression on the ground causing the fram... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 14, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
On the driver side of the 2018 Momentum Toy Hauler cracked in two locations above the center leaf spring holder. This issue occurred on May 1, 2025. While pulling out of a shop after having the leaf spring holders replaced the axle traveled through a small depression on the ground causing the fram... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
May 27, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2024
I am writing to formally report a series of serious structural concerns we are experiencing with our Grand Design Momentum 349M fifth wheel/toy hauler, which appear to be related to excessive frame flex/failure or upper deck instability. These issues began toward the end of last year and have prog... Read more
ENGINE
May 27, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the exhaust manif... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 27, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the exhaust manif... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 16, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2024
I started noticing rub marks on the interior walls next to the night stands after the last few uses, and they appear to be getting worse after each use. I was made aware of the deck/frame flex issues the some GD fifth wheels are having and was referred to TSB 24-001. My RV is experiencing the exact... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Apr 16, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2024
Hood shakes / flutters violently at highway speeds. Problem has persisted for the first 10,000 miles of driving and presents a safety hazard from fatigue weakening the hood to the point of failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 16, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2024
I purchased a volkswagen atlas in 2021. Within the first year of owning the vehicle the air conditioning system had a malfunction where it would blow hot on the passenger side and remain cold on the driver side. I took it in to the dealership for service and was told the passenger side blower motor ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 27, 2024
Incident date: Nov 26, 2024
Had to replace HCU/ABS module July 2021 due to failure and abs/traction control lights illuminated fault code C0020. Now November 2024 i am having the same problem with the HCU/ABS module abs/traction control lights intermittently illuminated with fault code C0020. In process of locating new module ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 18, 2024
Fifth wheel pin box busted loose weld failed trailer about came off the truck this trailer weighs 16,000 plus pounds it was very unsafe the manufacturer knows of this issue The RV started to rip itself apart leave spring shackles busted
ENGINE
Mar 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 18, 2024
The internal water pump failed in my 2011 Ford Explorer without any warning signs and the coolant then leaked into my engine causing catastrophic engine failure. We were driving on a busy highway and the Ford Explorer simply started shutting down in the left lane. Nothing would happen when I pushe... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 18, 2024
See attached document for complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2024
Incident date: Oct 15, 2022
I purchased my vehicle in August 2023 (used). Phone calls (both through using CarPlay and with the phone unplugged and with genuine cables) sound terrible on the part of the recipient. We replaced the FAKRA cables and harness late last year and just replaced the microphone (and I got charged a diagn... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 24, 2024
Incident date: Oct 15, 2022
I purchased my vehicle in August 2023 (used). Phone calls (both through using CarPlay and with the phone unplugged and with genuine cables) sound terrible on the part of the recipient. We replaced the FAKRA cables and harness late last year and just replaced the microphone (and I got charged a diagn... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 5, 2024
Incident date: Dec 30, 2023
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) 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. ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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.
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
346
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM — Year by Year
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