2023 Grand Design Momentum problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (5) · Structure:body (4) · Structure:frame And Members (2)
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Safety recalls (9)
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 2025-11-13 · campaign 25V784000 · 95 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body:step/Ladder 2024-12-10 · campaign 24V916000 · 508 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The tread may detach from the step, increasing the risk of a trip and fall injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
Suspension:multiple Axle 2023-06-29 · campaign 23V455000 · 1,366 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A detached wheel increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2023-06-15 · campaign 23V428000 · 24 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: Incorrect weight information on the label can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
Electrical System 2022-08-11 · TSB 22-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 reversed. the refrigerator will not power on. remedy: ver
What owners report
2026-09-30 · Wheels“my fifth-wheel trailer is subject to nhtsa safety recall 26v-044 involving the axle u-bolts and leaf-spring attachment system. the recall repair was performed by an authorized grand design dealer. after the recall-related condition/repair, i discovered a broken bolt in the rear suspension/shackle-hanger area and abnormal/uneven tire wear. i returne…”
2026-08-12 · Unknown Or Other“in 2023 we purchased this rv. recently, we discovered that the cargo carrying capacity is incorrect by about 900 pounds, subject to recall 23v-428. grand design knew of this defect before the rig was sold; however, they didn’t remove the vehicle from the dealers lot, nor were we ever contacted by grand design. grand design knew of the issue in …”
2026-07-06 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“front of 5th wheel movement caused by excessive frame failure, inspection shows 1/2" out of compliance. lag screws around interior upper deck backed out and have to be tightened regularly, soft spot in floor between bathroom and upper deck bedroom. additional body screws needed in garage area to hold skin in place. front jacks angled. …”
2026-02-20 · Structure:frame And Members · 5,000 mi“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 was cracked. the rv was taken to the dealer, where …”
2025-11-10 · Structure:frame And Members“the contact owns a 2023 grand design momentum. the contact stated that the trailer was shifting on the frame. the contact stated that the welds, bolts, and frame were fractured, and while driving, the frame flexed unexpectedly. the trailer was taken to the local dealer, but the diagnosis was not provided. the trailer was not repaired. the manufac…”
2025-10-27 · Structure“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 damage inside the front bedroom of the unit as well.…”
2025-09-02 · Structure“the contact owns a 2023 grand design momentum rv. the contact stated that the rv had experienced structural failures with the upper deck bedroom and upper deck bathroom. the contact stated that the rv failure was caused by the frame flex, which caused the floors in the bedroom and upper bathroom to squeak and sag while walking on the floor. the con…”
2025-08-26 · Structure“the contact owns a 2023 grand design momentum rv. the contact stated that the rv had experienced structural failures in the upper deck bedroom. the contact stated that the rv failure was caused by lag bolts that had backed out and become unsecured. the contact stated that the bedroom nightstand moved and pulled away from the bedroom wall due to the…”
2025-07-28 · Unknown Or Other“overview: this complaint is being submitted in response to alarming and persistent structural failures experienced in our 2023 grand design momentum fifth wheel rv, purchased new in january 2023 from lazydays rv in tampa, fl. despite receiving a factory service bulletin (tsb) and subsequent repairs under warranty, our unit has continued to exhibit …”
2025-06-06 · Unknown Or Other“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—including the furnace, refrigerator, and water heater—have …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.