2019 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM
2 recalls, 27 complaints - 11 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
27 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Nov 10, 2025
Incident date: May 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while replacing the instrument cluster, the contact discovered that the turn signals were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufa... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 16, 2025
Incident date: May 10, 2025
There is a popping noise when turning and hitting bumps and a slight clicking noise when driving. I am very unsure as to where the issue is coming from (CB axle, steering rack, ball joints, bushings, some say welds or loose bolts). I see many people online talking about this issue online. It needs t... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 16, 2025
Incident date: May 10, 2025
There is a popping noise when turning and hitting bumps and a slight clicking noise when driving. I am very unsure as to where the issue is coming from (CB axle, steering rack, ball joints, bushings, some say welds or loose bolts). I see many people online talking about this issue online. It needs t... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 12, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2023
Ford knows about a manufacturing flaw on their engine. I have a coolant leak that caused white smoke to come out of my exhaust while I warm up my car in the garage. I immediately had a mechanic look at it and was told my car is not drivable until I have a head gasket replacement. I am an avid backpa... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 12, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000(Engine); however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. No further information was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for th... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 2, 2025
Incident date: Mar 2, 2025
Vacuum pump failed causing hard brake pedal and the inability to properly stop the vehicle. Thankfully I made it to a safe area and had the vehicle towed. No warning light or engine service lights ever illuminated. Once it was taken apart the bearings were disintegrated and metal shavings are in eng... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 2, 2025
Incident date: Mar 2, 2025
Vacuum pump failed causing hard brake pedal and the inability to properly stop the vehicle. Thankfully I made it to a safe area and had the vehicle towed. No warning light or engine service lights ever illuminated. Once it was taken apart the bearings were disintegrated and metal shavings are in eng... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 2, 2025
Incident date: Mar 2, 2025
Engine block failure at 87,876 miles. Ford inspected and admitted to a faulty design with this engine. Engine failure is the safety issue
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 3, 2024
Incident date: Dec 3, 2024
We were driving on [XXX] near Norcross, GA about 200 ft from exit [XXX] at a constant speed of around 70 mph, when suddenly the vehicle displayed 'system malfunction' and started veering on its own and the brakes wouldn't work. It kept veering to the right and crashed into a vehicle 2 lanes away and... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 3, 2024
Incident date: Dec 3, 2024
We were driving on [XXX] near Norcross, GA about 200 ft from exit [XXX] at a constant speed of around 70 mph, when suddenly the vehicle displayed 'system malfunction' and started veering on its own and the brakes wouldn't work. It kept veering to the right and crashed into a vehicle 2 lanes away and... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 26, 2024
Incident date: Sep 27, 2024
I purchased my 2024 Buick Envista in 3/24 and not too long after the windshield had a spontaneous crack that started in the center of the glass, and resembled a backward letter 'L". Driving around, I noticed more Envistas on the road, seeing a total of 12, 7 of the 12 had cracked windshields, furt... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Nov 26, 2024
Incident date: Sep 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact pulled into a parking lot and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the transmission fluid was black, and the tra... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 11, 2024
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
I have a pearl white 2018 Kia Sorento, and the paint is peeling off the hood. This is a factory defect, and I need to get it fixed before the rest of the paint comes off the car.
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Mar 26, 2024
Incident date: Feb 14, 2024
Passenger side rear bumper detached
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 26, 2024
Incident date: Feb 14, 2024
Passenger side rear bumper detached
ENGINE
Mar 26, 2024
Incident date: Feb 14, 2024
Thermal control valve became inoperable at less than 40,000 miles. Engine shut down and began to overheat. Part is known to easily fail by Subaru. Has been examined by dealership. All warning lights came on at once, and cruise control and Eyesight were disabled. NHTSA Recall Number 23V755000 We ha... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 8, 2024
Incident date: Nov 8, 2023
my vehicle suddenly stops without me pressing breaks or there being another vehicle in front of me . It’s unsafe and I’m afraid of getting rear ended
STEERING
Feb 8, 2024
Incident date: Nov 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Steering Fault," message was displayed, and the electric power steering assist was not operating properly. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, and after restarting the ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 26, 2022
Incident date: Dec 25, 2022
Our RV completly filled with the smell of propane when manually switching propane tanks while the furnance was running. The smell was coming from furnance vents. We checked the stove and the flame on the burner was unusually several inches higher in height. There no smell of propane in the exterior ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2, 2021
Incident date: May 20, 2021
The kitchen side slide out hydraulic cylinder burst/ruptured while under pressure due to the incorrect length bolt being used in the slide out rotating cross shaft. The bolt wore a hole in the cylinder over a 3 year period, and the cylinder shot hydraulic fluid all over the under belly of the traile... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 2, 2021
Incident date: May 20, 2021
The kitchen side slide out hydraulic cylinder burst/ruptured while under pressure due to the incorrect length bolt being used in the slide out rotating cross shaft. The bolt wore a hole in the cylinder over a 3 year period, and the cylinder shot hydraulic fluid all over the under belly of the traile... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 24, 2019
Incident date: Jun 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 (NA) GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE FLOOR HEATER. THE HEAT CAUSED THE FLOOR TO TURN BROWN, WHICH PRESENTED THE RISK OF A FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE ROOM SLIDEOUT FAILED TO SLIDE BACK IN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REP... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 24, 2019
Incident date: Jun 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 (NA) GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE FLOOR HEATER. THE HEAT CAUSED THE FLOOR TO TURN BROWN, WHICH PRESENTED THE RISK OF A FIRE. IN ADDITION, THE ROOM SLIDEOUT FAILED TO SLIDE BACK IN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REP... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 6, 2019
Incident date: Apr 26, 2019
WE WERE IN ROUTE TO ASSATEAGUE FOR THE WEEKEND WHEN OUR AWNING SOMEHOW OPENED & DETACHED FROM OUR CAMPER WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON RT 50 IN MARYLAND. I BELIEVE IT FAILED DUE TO BEING BLOWN OPEN BY THE WIND, BUT I AM UNSURE. WHEN IT DETACHED, IT VIOLENTLY FLAILED AROUND DAMAGING THE EXTERI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 6, 2019
Incident date: Apr 26, 2019
WE WERE IN ROUTE TO ASSATEAGUE FOR THE WEEKEND WHEN OUR AWNING SOMEHOW OPENED & DETACHED FROM OUR CAMPER WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON RT 50 IN MARYLAND. I BELIEVE IT FAILED DUE TO BEING BLOWN OPEN BY THE WIND, BUT I AM UNSURE. WHEN IT DETACHED, IT VIOLENTLY FLAILED AROUND DAMAGING THE EXTERI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 6, 2019
Incident date: Apr 26, 2019
WE WERE IN ROUTE TO ASSATEAGUE FOR THE WEEKEND WHEN OUR AWNING SOMEHOW OPENED & DETACHED FROM OUR CAMPER WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON RT 50 IN MARYLAND. I BELIEVE IT FAILED DUE TO BEING BLOWN OPEN BY THE WIND, BUT I AM UNSURE. WHEN IT DETACHED, IT VIOLENTLY FLAILED AROUND DAMAGING THE EXTERI... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 26, 2018
Incident date: Nov 19, 2018
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY I-10 FROM NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS TO HOUSTON, TEXAS. THE FIRST TIRE BLEW OUT ON PASSENGER SIDE OF OUR NEW FIFTH WHEEL RV.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM
11 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 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 19-004
Jul 9, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Momentum Travel Trailer models ( 25G, 28G & 29G) the EMS power shed for the bedroom AC and Water Heater is wired incorrectly. The hot wire is not routed through the current sensor. As a result, the system will not shed appliance
TSB 19-002
Jan 25, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The air conditioner (AC) unit may be wired incorrectly at the control module preventing the cooling pump from activating.
TSB 19-002
Jan 25, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
The air conditioner (AC) unit may be wired incorrectly at the control module preventing the cooling pump from activating.
TSB 19-002
Jan 25, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The air conditioner (AC) unit may be wired incorrectly at the control module preventing the cooling pump from activating.
TSB 19-002
Jan 25, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
The air conditioner (AC) unit may be wired incorrectly at the control module preventing the cooling pump from activating.
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 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 19-001
Jan 16, 2019
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
The fuel gauges may be wired incorrectly. As a result, the interior fuel gauge does not function properly.
SB-TSB15-002
Aug 21, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
GRAND DESIGN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: RAMP DOOR BOLTS TO REAR BUMPER MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME. *CN
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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