11/15/2023: Kitchen slide of the RV partially opened while traveling down the road. My husband does have video of this occurring as we have a camera system installed on our RV. 6/25/2024: Kitchen slide of RV "raised up" and landed on an island drawer pull while traveling down the road. The slide could not be "lifted off" of the …
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11/15/2023: Kitchen slide of the RV partially opened while traveling down the road. My husband does have video of this occurring as we have a camera system installed on our RV. 6/25/2024: Kitchen slide of RV "raised up" and landed on an island drawer pull while traveling down the road. The slide could not be "lifted off" of the drawer pull and we were forced to activate the slide and allow it to travel out, causing damage to the drawer pull and drawer rails.
NHTSA ODI #11620697
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2024
StructureUnknown Or Other
Back door of RV came opened while driving down the road. The door is always locked (dead bolt included) and the entry-assist arm folded over the door during travel. Upon parking for the evening, it was noted that the back door of the RV had popped open during travel.
NHTSA ODI #11620693
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2024
StructureSuspension
Excess frame flex. Contacted Grand Design, they scheduled an inspection and then preformed followup repairs. New bracing and support were added by Grand Design.
NHTSA ODI #11605321
Mileage unknown · May 28, 2024
Structure
My grand design had the have frame flex fixed twice and it’s still not fixed correctly. None of the aluminum behind the cap was fixed as grand design didn’t want to fix it and lippert would on touch the steal frame.
NHTSA ODI #11591176
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2024
StructureUnknown Or Other
We noticed our pin box on our GD started moving when we hitch up. The wall inside the bedroom is showing wear from movement, the trim around the upper deck came apart multiple times, the flooring inside the bedroom had a hole in it from the bed gouging into it. When hitching up the wall is bulging out on driver side just off of …
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We noticed our pin box on our GD started moving when we hitch up. The wall inside the bedroom is showing wear from movement, the trim around the upper deck came apart multiple times, the flooring inside the bedroom had a hole in it from the bed gouging into it. When hitching up the wall is bulging out on driver side just off of the slide corner. Our slide stopped working and there are Gibs inside the wall of the slide that had sheared off rivets.
NHTSA ODI #11577689
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2024
Structure
I have had front flex on my grand design repaired twice already and it’s still has issues. They didn’t weld any of the aluminum back together they would only do the frame, my bedroom walls and cabinets wouldnt get fixed either because that’s cosmetic.
NHTSA ODI #11569768
Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2022
Structure
The front area where the pin box connects to the truck has multiple welds are breaking on the structural frame causing these trailers over flex while driving down road. There has been multiple cases of the front deflection being out of spec on multiple trailer. With these welds broken it can cause the trailer to separate where t…
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The front area where the pin box connects to the truck has multiple welds are breaking on the structural frame causing these trailers over flex while driving down road. There has been multiple cases of the front deflection being out of spec on multiple trailer. With these welds broken it can cause the trailer to separate where the truck would hook up to the trailer and if the concern is not addressed.
NHTSA ODI #11457245
1,000 miles · Jun 10, 2021
Structure
The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Recreational Momentum. The contact stated that the floor was started buckling and there were bubbles on the flooring of the trailer. The contact stated that one of the bubble was near the front bedroom towards the bathroom, and the other bubble was towards the hallway. The contact took the ve…
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The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Recreational Momentum. The contact stated that the floor was started buckling and there were bubbles on the flooring of the trailer. The contact stated that one of the bubble was near the front bedroom towards the bathroom, and the other bubble was towards the hallway. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to identify the cause of the failure however, the mechanic was willing to fix the esthetics by sanding the floors and replacing the linoleum. The trailer was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
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 & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE24029 · Frame Flex On Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers
Opened Oct 9, 2024 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Structure
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 entry door opening while in transit, some with objects lost on roadways, while six complaints also state that slideouts extended out partially. ODI has been in contact with both Grand Design and Lippert, the frame manufacturer. Grand Design believes that some frame flex, generally considered to be vertical movement in the upper deck area of the fifth wheel, is normal. However, Grand Design has developed a technical service bulletin (TSB), to evaluate concerns of excessive frame flex, defined as vertical movement greater than 3/8 inch. Per Grand Design, the frame flex is only occurring in the upper deck area of the fifth wheel and is resulting in cosmetic defects such as moving sidewalls, damage to cabinets, binding doors, etc. However, Lippert believes that the effects of frame flex may also extend back to the front axle of the trailer.While Lippert provides frames for multiple trailer manufacturers, the majority of complaints are for these Grand Design products. Cargo and entry doors that open and slideouts that extend while in transit increase the risk of injury or a crash. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to determine whether an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety exists. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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