2023 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM

9 recalls — 37 complaints — 2 TSBs

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Momentum and 2022-2024 Solitude Fifth Wheel trailers. The U-bolt may become loose due to inadequate preload and preload losses, causing the axle to move out of position.

Consequence

An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the axle attachment components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910054. This recall supersedes NHTSA Recalls 23V490 and 24V193.

7,585 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Solitude and 2023 Momentum fifth wheels trailers. Loose or missing fasteners on the refrigerator cooling unit can allow excessive movement of the unit, possibly causing the propane line to crack and leak.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the refrigerator, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2025. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910052. This recall is an expansion of ... Read more

95 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Momentum fifth wheel trailers. The interior step base does not adequately support the step tread.

Consequence

The tread may detach from the step, increasing the risk of a trip and fall injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the step riser and step treads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2025. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910047.

508 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Momentum 23G and 25G travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

Consequence

Underrated chains can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910040.

1,209 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC. (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Momentum and Solitude fifth wheels, equipped with certain CURT 7000 and 8000 lb axles. The U-bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause the axle to move out of position.

Consequence

An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the U-bolts, as necessary. Any damaged components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for th... Read more

6,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023 Momentum and Reflection travel trailers, equipped with certain 5200 and 6000 CURT RV axles. The axles may have an improperly tightened grease fitting that can separate and cause damage, possibly resulting in wheel detachment.

Consequence

A detached wheel increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the grease fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910038.

1,366 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023 Momentum toy haulers. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

Incorrect weight information on the label can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910036.

24 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling 2022-2023 Momentum fifth wheels. The electric ramp door cut-off switch may allow for continuous power to the ramp door, which can cause the door to fall.

Consequence

A falling ramp door increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the door mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design custom service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910032.

30 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect Description

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910031.

8,150 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Grand Design RV, LLC

Complaint Statistics

37 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
SUSPENSION	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
ENGINE	2
STEERING	2

Incident date: Feb 20, 2026

The front air springs, struts, and air suspension compressor failed. The dealer cannot get the right front air spring because it is backordered. It appears that 100% of these components fail creating demand that the manufacturer cannot keep up with. There should be a recall at this high failure r... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Grand Design Momentum. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the entry side doors unexpectedly opened. Additionally, the slides of the trailer occasionally unexpectedly extend without operator input. The contact stated that the front frame of the RV w... Read more

Incident date: Apr 4, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that while changing the oil, he became aware that the battery was covered in corrosion and there was acid leaking from the battery tray. The vehicle was not di... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2025

The front of our grand design momentum fifth wheel camper has sustained some structural failure. Our bedroom slide will no longer stay closed when driving down the road. Our storage doors will also open every now and then when we encounter rough bumps or rough roads. We began to notice some small da... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2025

Incident date: Jul 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle lost power with the check engine and fuel warning lights illuminated. The engine failure, check engine, transmission, engine oil, and alignment messages were displayed. Add... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2025

I experienced a brake failure this past weekend in my 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT while descending a dirt/stone road. The moment we started descending, the ABS system engaged and did not brake the car adequately. In my opinion, the ABS system should not have engaged in this terrain. The ABS, would ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 30, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic discovered an oil leak coming from the engine. The contact was informed ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 30, 2023

I was driving down I-635 (Dallas) at 70mph on Friday 7/25 when my Tahoe started shaking, knocking and had complete engine failure. I managed to regain control and slow to the service road. Thankfully the car next to me was paying attention & swerved to avoid me, but honked at me the entire time. T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

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Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

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Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

This RV has experienced ongoing water intrusion due to faulty manufacturer-installed plumbing fittings and hoses, which allowed leaks into the interior. Moisture has reached electrical wiring, creating a serious fire hazard and contributing to unsafe living conditions. Essential components—includi... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2024

The recall has been performed over a year ago. The dealership failed to update their records, our company continues to receive notices that we need to have this recall completed.

Incident date: Dec 8, 2023

We have a 2018 Ford F150 10 speed transmission coyote that was manufactured in Kansas City. Thousands of trucks were recalled because of transmission issues to four manufacturing plants and the manufacturing plant in Kansas was one of them. As thousands of trucks were listed via vin number to the re... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2023

the transmission has gone out for a second time 3 years ago the transmission was replaced as part of fords customer satisfaction and after 3 years of driving the car started acting weird stalling or not wanting to go- now it will not start after taking to the ford dealership they informed me it was ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2023

The upper deck portion of the 5th wheel frame has been moving independently of the walls which is commonly referred to as "frame flex" or "frame failure", as evidenced by the following: a gap between the wall and floor in the bedroom above the upper deck, pin box receding into the trailer, loose, b... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating abnormally while driving at approximately 70 - 80 MPH. The contact stated that the failure had not occurred at slower speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer 4 times; h... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2024

On Friday, [XXX], while leaving a McDonald’s in Charlotte, NC, my car began to slow down and for different lights came on on my dashboard. I was unable to go over 45 miles per hour but was able to get my car to my sisters home that was a few miles away from where I started having car trouble. I wa... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2024

We were driving through a mountain range and the trailer brakes went out on Trailer. Had to us exhaust brake to slow trailer down and stop. We could have crashed putting my family of 4 at high risk as well as others on the road. This was an extremely scary trip with no trailer braking. Our inverter... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2024

While driving our 2023 Chevrolet Duramax diesel suburban, I was waiting, at a complete stop, against the median to make a U turn. When the traffic cleared, I began the turn when I suddenly noticed a nearly complete loss of power, hesitancy of engine engagement, and little response to the gas pedal b... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2024

Loss of power steering. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Difficulty steering vehicle at all speeds. The issue has not been confirmed by a service center. The vehicle has not been inspected. There were no warning lamps, messages or symptoms of the problem prior to failure.

Incident date: Aug 13, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated the vehicle was hesitating while starting the vehicle and was jerking into gear while shifted into drive(D). The contact stated that the failure also occurred while stopped at a traffic signal. The contact stated that while depressing the acc... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2024

Headunit goes offline blank screen and limits controls back up camera defrost and temperature controls

Incident date: Oct 5, 2024

For the past year, when I place the car in reverse the backup camera shows a reverse image. Items on the left appear on the camera as being on the right, and visa-versa. The first time it occurred I backed into a ditch. This occurs nine out of ten times. The hazard to pedestrians and chance of an ac... Read more

Incident date: Oct 5, 2024

Headlights failed. Replaced light bulbs several times. The ballasts are not fogged but light is all diffracted. Very unsafe to drive. I have been dealing with the issues for years. I took the car to the dealer and their solution was aftermarket lights!

Incident date: Jun 12, 2024

Driving down the road at 60 mph, the front upper grill piece just came off, flew up into the windshield and then over the cab of the truck and landed in the street. This is a known defect on these trucks and has happened in 100's of cases. When it happens it makes you react as if you had hit somethi... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2024

The clutch master cylinder failed at less than 37,000 miles and is not covered under the manufacturer's standard (for 2018 models) 72,000 mile warranty. I had to spend $500+ to replace the part at an independent mechanic. Fluid levels were fine and there were no leaks. Just a faulty part. I have own... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River FR3 built on a 2020 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact stated while driving and exceeding 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the dashboard was bouncing. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the bottom of the dashboard fractured and se... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2024

THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING CAUSING SEVERE SHINNY GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH IS OBSCURING MY VISION AND CREATING A HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITION TO VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS.

Incident date: Jun 26, 2024

Starting up the car in the morning after a long day stuck in traffic (over 100 degree F weather), moved about 5 feet then the eyesight system stopped working, rear braking stopped, and power steering gave out - the car started and the engine ran normally. The car was abandoned as unsafe until diagn... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2024

The oil cooler that is located under the intake manifold has a very bad issue and they crack and almost everyone of the engines like this I called about 9 diff shops and everyone of them told me it was a very common issue the one shop even keeps 5 in stock I already have changed this one but it caus... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2024

The dealership has declared frame failure and failure of the pin box flexing up to 3-4 inches just picking it up with a forklift. Lag bolts are missing and/or backed out. Dealer has deemed it not safe for use. They will not move it out of their bay. Fist signs were wall separation throughout the RV.... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2024

The screen to my radio is malfunctioning. Not only does this take away my back up camera, it also leaves me so I can not access features of my vehicle: clock, heated seat, heated steering wheel, and other system functions - due to the screen glitching/turning black my MPH has changed to KM/H and I a... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2024

refueling problems - early stopping of gas station fuel nozzles - then the fuel would spillback on me during the refueling at the gas station 4/10/2023 - early stopping of gas station fuel nozzles - remove and replace leak detection pump - evaporative emissions system and leak detection pump 7/27... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2024

Drivers side headlight is stuck pointing down making it hard to see in the dark. Vehicle is a marked police patrol vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2023 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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
160000 STRUCTURE	1

160000 STRUCTURE

TSB 24-001 Issued in March on March 7th. Concern: Complaint of upper deck flex which results in cosmetic damages to the interior and excessive flex at the pin box. Remedy : The procedure outlined in attached summary to assess damages if any

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WFCO 2000w Inverters Hot/Neutral Reversed Wiring : Grand Design Momentum units outfitted with solar panels and produced from June 6, 2022 to August 5th, 2022 may be equipped with a WFCO 2000w Inverter wired incorrectly with the hot/neutral

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 (current)	9	37
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	4	15	View
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