2024 Grand Design Momentum problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (2) · Wheels:hub (1)
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Safety recalls (6)
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.
Structure:body:step/Ladder 2025-05-06 · campaign 25V281000 · 121 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Momentum 320G, 325G, 344M, 250G, 351MS, 381MS, 392M, 395MS, 397THS, 398M, 399TH, 410TH, 414M, and 415G toy haulers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the clip-on bracket and make repairs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910050.
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.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 2024-03-12 · campaign 24V193000 · 1,469 vehicles
Defect: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2024 Solitude and Momentum Fifth Wheel trailers. 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 replace the U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910042.
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.
Service bulletins (1)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-26 · 26-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
momentum travel trailer bed lift bracket may be installed upside down preventing the bed from lowering from the transit position to the bed position.
What owners report
2026-08-24 · Suspension · 💥 crash“the u bolts on my rv suspension failed which let all the leaf springs fall out. my family was very lucky that no one was injured or killed. please see the attached photos. …”
2026-08-05 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear“on interstate 10 in texas our rear driver side window just fell out. could have been a hazard to any following vehicles. no unusual road conditions were to blame! …”
2026-02-25 · Service Brakes“october, 2025: at around 1800 miles on the trailer we inspected one axle set (rr)of wheel bearings and brake backing plate/shoe assemblies. this was prior to a 1400 mile trip with the trailer. the trailing shoe was found to be cracked and had material coming off in chunks. upon contacting and reporting this to the manufacturer they sent a replace…”
2026-01-21 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear“component failures: frame outriggers failed twice with broken welds and severe bending. front bedroom emergency exit window detached during highway travel 1/20/26, struck rv and adjacent vehicle before shattering. main entry door repeatedly opens during travel since 7/25, worsening. floor sagging in multiple locations. all available for inspection …”
2025-12-29 · Structure“the contact owns a 2024 grand design momentum rv. the contact stated that upon purchasing the rv brand new, the dealer hitched the rv to the 2024 chevrolet silverado 3500 hd. the trailer brakes warning lights illuminated; however, the dealer advised the contact that the rv could be driven off the lot. the contact stated while pulling the rv in the …”
2025-10-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 2,700 mi“the contact owns a 2024 grand design recreational momentum. the contact stated that after the rv was delivered, the brakes were inoperable, a slice was cut in the wiring harness with electrical tape covering the cut, the slide-out frame was out of alignment and unable to close properly, the awning had detached, and abs was not equipped in the rv. a…”
2025-06-02 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 1,000 mi“the contact's friend owns a 2024 grand design momentum recreational trailer equipped with an insignia gas range stove, model number: ns-rng24ss9. the contact stated that after lighting the pilot light inside the oven, the contact closed the oven door and turned the oven knob. the contact stated that the stove then exploded, and the oven door flew o…”
2025-05-27 · Wheels:hub“during normal travel on a paved roadway, the wheel/hub assembly on the axle on the trailer fell off. this caused the axle spindle to bend and the wheel and hub assembly to fall off.…”
2025-01-14 · Wheels“i noticed a grinding noise coming from the left front wheel of my grand design momentum. concerned, i brought it to the dealership the following week for inspection. upon examination, they discovered that the bolts securing the brake calipers were entirely missing from the system, with no traces of the bolts found in the wheel assembly. as a result…”
2024-12-17 · Unknown Or Other“our new 2024 momentum 414m suffered a landing gear failure - while returning to hitch height the passenger side landing gear cylinder housing broke, causing the camper to fall to it's belly. upon further research, grand design has had issues with frames flexing. also - the hydraulic cylinder mfg has a gen 2 model that has reinforcement where ours…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.