IllustrationOn this RV the back man door will not close/latch. We have to use a bungy cord to keep it closed. The latch on the door doesn't catch on the wall catch plate.
2023 Grand Design Momentum
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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- Structure. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
24 reportsThe 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. Doors not closing because doo…
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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. Doors not closing because door opening was out of square. Floor squeaking in multiple location. Center Island moves and squeaking. Abnormal wear on middle axle tires. Unusual pop from passenger level leg that shakes the rig. Excessive creaking underway.
Upon returning from a most recent trip we started to notice significant floor noise, moving interior cabinetry, and a cracked front cap on our 2023 Grand Design Momentum 395MS-R. We were instructed by Grand Design to take our unit to our dealer for inspection and servicing. During the time at the dealer, an SRT from Grand Design…
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Upon returning from a most recent trip we started to notice significant floor noise, moving interior cabinetry, and a cracked front cap on our 2023 Grand Design Momentum 395MS-R. We were instructed by Grand Design to take our unit to our dealer for inspection and servicing. During the time at the dealer, an SRT from Grand Design was on site and was actually the one to perform the inspection and supposed repairs. The only work done was a few sets of measurements, which Grand Design originally provided conflicting information on and the addition of larger lag bolts in a certain easily accessible area of our unit. There is a documented TSB 24-001 that has been dispersed for owners and the exact process detailed in this TSB was not in any way followed by the SRT during the inspection and remedy of our unit. This is the exact response we are receiving when questioning this specific part, "SRT didn’t feel he needed to tear the whole front apart because measurements were within tolerance. He mentioned that it really wasn’t necessary to compromise the seal on the front filon." According to the SRT, the measurements are in spec, however we have not been able to obtain the actual official measurements from the SRT on the TSB. We fear at this point our unit is compromised and being covered up by the manufacturer. This issue is known and has been expressed by many. Countless models are in the dealer warranty centers being worked on for the identical issues where a shortcut or mistake was made in the manufacturing process leaving hundreds if not thousands of consumers with units they are questioning to be road worthy. We deserve better handling of the issues and honestly a nationwide recall of all units falling within the model and year range. I would like to have my specific case addressed and escalated along with a better answer from the company to consumers on how exactly this is going to be handled and resolved. These units can not be deemed road worthy!!!! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFOR
We have a brand new 2023 Grand Design Momentum 5th wheel. Had her for 9 months. Taken only 2 trips thus far. I have a structural stress fractures on the corner of my closet slide (approx 4”), caulking around the front cap has been pulled away, both sides of our bedroom upper cabinets have about 3” cracks on the bottom along th…
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We have a brand new 2023 Grand Design Momentum 5th wheel. Had her for 9 months. Taken only 2 trips thus far. I have a structural stress fractures on the corner of my closet slide (approx 4”), caulking around the front cap has been pulled away, both sides of our bedroom upper cabinets have about 3” cracks on the bottom along the wall from frame flex / failure. It’s difficult to close our main door. Often times it requires us to slam once or twice to get the door to close. All this is due to frame flex. I have spoken to Grand Design and they are sending a mobile SRT tech to my trailer to inspect and provide immediate repairs and deem the trailer safe to travel so I can take trailer to an authorized Grand Design dealer in New Orleans to fix our trailer.
Official recalls
926V044000 · Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, Leaf Spring To Axle; Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, Leaf Spring To Axle
Jan 26, 2026
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 & remedy
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, Leaf Spring To Axle
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.
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, Leaf Spring To Axle
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.
25V784000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings
Nov 13, 2025
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 & remedy
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 NHTSA recall 24V378.
24V916000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:materials:flooring; Structure:body:step/ladder
Dec 10, 2024
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 & remedy
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure:body:step/ladder
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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:materials:flooring
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.
23V586000 · Trailer Hitches
Aug 17, 2023
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 & remedy
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.
23V490000 · Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, Leaf Spring To Axle; Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, Leaf Spring To Axle
Jul 17, 2023
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 & remedy
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 this recall is 910039.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, Leaf Spring To Axle
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 this recall is 910039.
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, Leaf Spring To Axle
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 this recall is 910039.
23V455000 · Suspension:multiple Axle
Jun 29, 2023
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 & remedy
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.
23V428000 · Equipment:other:labels
Jun 15, 2023
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 & remedy
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.
22V618000 · Structure:body:door
Aug 11, 2022
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 & remedy
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.
22V603000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer; Structure:body
Aug 9, 2022
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 & remedy
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
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.
Structure:body
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.
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
1PE24029 · 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.