The 2017 Grand Design Momentum has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 98,929 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT22V0380002022-01-2843,421 affected
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.
Consequence
An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
EQUIPMENT21V3930002021-05-2655,508 affected
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.
Consequence
Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
1
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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.”
“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.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE24029 Opened 2024-10-09 · open
Frame Flex on Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers
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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Grand Design Momentum as of
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