2022 Grand Design Momentum problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (7) · Structure:frame And Members (4) · Structure:body (3)
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Safety recalls (8)
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 2026-01-26 · campaign 26V044000 · 7,585 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2024-11-15 · campaign 24V861000 · 30,435 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude, and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace quick disconnect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910045. This recall supersedes Grand Design RV recall 22V308.
Trailer Hitches 2023-08-17 · campaign 23V586000 · 1,209 vehicles
Defect: 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).
Risk: Underrated chains can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 2023-07-17 · campaign 23V490000 · 6,270 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body:door 2022-08-11 · campaign 22V618000 · 30 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A falling ramp door increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2022-08-09 · campaign 22V603000 · 8,150 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:120/240 Vac Electrical System:inverter 2022-06-22 · campaign 22V442000 · 165 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Momentum travel trailers. The 110-volt power supply wire was incorrectly wired directly into the solar inverter, which can overload the circuit and cause the power supply wire to overheat.
Risk: An overheated power supply wire increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will rewire the 110-volt power wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910030.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2022-05-06 · campaign 22V308000 · 34,021 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Grand Design Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910029.
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.
Structure:body 2025-11-22 · 920017 · Service Campaign
grand design is addressing concerns of excessive frame flex or wall securement in the front upper deck area of a limited number of fifth-wheel units. this condition could potentially occur over time due to a combination of manufacturing variations, an overload condition, or hitch modifications. wall
Structure 2024-04-10 · TSB 24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 and direct customers to the next steps.
What owners report
2026-08-27 · Suspension“i am submitting this complaint regarding a 2022 grand design momentum 381, that is exhibiting numerous symptoms commonly associated with excessive frame flex, structural deformation, and potential frame failure. the symptoms observed include concerns affecting multiple structural systems of the rv, including the front pin box area, walls, slide-ou…”
2026-08-17 · Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly“on a recent camping trip across the country, about half way we noticed that the door was not latching correctly, then we noticed fine powdery sawdust and bigger chunks of saw dust. we started to notice squeaking in [xxx] when we got to [xxx], a loud crunching noise was developing, starting out, stopping and turning. in [xxx] we noticed a lag bolt b…”
2026-07-22 · Structure:frame And Members“the contact owns a 2022 grand design momentum rv. the contact stated that there was an excessive frame flex in the body of the rv. the contact stated that the walls were separating, and the doors were opening unintendedly while driving. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and the lag bolts were replaced. the vehicle wa…”
2026-05-11 · Structure · 200 mi“the contact owns a 2022 grand design recreational trailer. the contact stated that while the trailer was parked, an inspection of the trailer revealed that the front passenger-side door was inoperable and failed to properly open and close. the contact also noticed sawdust present in the bedroom area of the trailer. additionally, the generator compa…”
2025-12-16 · Structure“lag bolts that connect the frame to the wall are coming out/ or were never put in place. wall is separating from the frame and can see to the outside from the inside. if we had not seen this these bolts could have come all the way out causing the wall the separate while driving. unknown at this time if there is any frame damage. grand design 2022 m…”
2025-12-11 · Structure:frame And Members · 70 mi“the contact owns a 2026 gmc sierra 3500 used to haul a 2022 grand design momentum rv. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the interior bedroom cabinets shifted and were rubbing against the wall. on another occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact pulled over and noticed that the 8-inch gap between the rv and th…”
2025-07-27 · Suspension“nhtsa – complaint filed 7/24/25 odi #11675985 1.pin box movement within the upper deck, sagging geometry. 2.entry door opens during travel despite safety bar being engaged. 3.entry door is difficult to close and does not stay secured even when locked while stationary. 4.passenger-side main slide partially opens during travel. 5.passenger-side main …”
2025-07-24 · Structure“the contact owns a 2022 grand design momentum rv. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the camper was bouncing up and down. due to the failure, the furniture detached from the wall. in addition, the bedroom floor fractured and pieces of the floor were separated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was…”
2025-06-16 · Unknown Or Other“the issue with the frame having issues causing a safety concern and interior damages. when the frame over flexes it will stress other components, walls, trim, and cabinets. …”
2025-05-29 · Unknown Or Other“due to extreme frame flex, the welds in the front of my coach broke away from the metal. my understanding is that the only thing holding my 44' toy hauler on my truck was the interior and exterior skin of the coach. i was horrified to find that i was driving my coach under these dangerous conditions causing extreme risk to my family and those on …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.