2017 Grand Design Momentum problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (6) · Tires (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator 2022-01-28 · campaign 22V038000 · 43,421 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems 2021-05-26 · campaign 21V393000 · 55,508 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2020-04-01 · CSP 910019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System 2019-01-16 · TSB 19-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the fuel gauges may be wired incorrectly. as a result, the interior fuel gauge does not function properly.
What owners report
2026-09-01 · Unknown Or Other“in early 2024 we noticed a binding on the bedroom slide, we took it in for service at happy daze in ripon and the repair shop fixed the slide issue. after our next camping trip a month or so after the repair, we noticed a crack on the outside driver side of the front of the trailer above and below the bedroom slide. we had noticed a gap in the fron…”
2024-12-15 · Unknown Or Other“based on internet craze of and symptoms of frame flex | frame failure on grand design momentum 5th wheels i had my unit measured for fram flex by grand design at the gd east coast rally. according to their measurements at that time i was 1/16 inch away from needing to be concerned regarding frame flex. after the fact in reading lippert components …”
2024-08-12 · Structure“the contact owns a 2017 grand design momentum rv. the contact stated that the exterior storage doors failed to close properly. the contact stated that the generator doors almost detached, and the front rubber trim hold was detaching. the rv was towed to the dealer, where several repairs were performed; however, the frame continued to fracture. the …”
2024-05-30 · Structure:body“this is a 43 foot fifth wheel rv. the frame near the front of the rv is showing signs of "frame-flex," or frame cracking. the attached pictures illustrate where the walls are shifting and creating wear marks; this is consistent with other rv owners experiences the same problem. this issue could contribute in further frame cracking that may resul…”
2022-05-10 · Equipment“the contact owns a 2017 grand design momentum rv. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v038000 (equipment). the local dealer was contacted but declined to service the vehicle. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue…”
2020-09-15 · Tires · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 grand design momentum rv equipped with fts tires, tire line: westlake, tire size: st235/80/r16 n/a, dot number: jumr2ct. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the driver's side rear tire experienced a blow out. on another occasion while driving 55 mph, the passenger's side front tire experienced a blow out. after each…”
2019-04-29 · Service Brakes · 6,000 mi“the brake assemblies manufactured by lippert components inc on this rv and many other rv's have an issue known by the maufacturer related to axle grease leaking past the inner lip seal. the excess leaking grease contaminates the brake pad and drum contact surfaces resulting in severly diminished braking ability, which could lead to an accident in …”
2018-08-03 · Suspension · 11,000 mi“leaf springs broken, cutting wire to electric trailer brakes. two leaf spring failures, one at 11 months since purchase, second failure at 13 months. both failures while moving.…”
2017-06-20 · Service Brakes · 75 mi“i purchased a new grand design momentum 350m at holiday world katy, texas. after taking delivery of the camping trailer & checking hook-up to truck, lights & brakes in the parking lot, i towed the 350m about 50 miles across houston. i was quite concerned with the poor braking quality of the camping trailer, even after increasing the truck brake con…”
2017-06-01 · Service Brakes · 2,000 mi“leaking grease seals on 5 of 6 wheels; 6th grease seal showed signs of failure.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.