The 2021 Grand Design Momentum has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 112,784 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION26V0440002026-01-267,585 affected
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.
Consequence
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
SUSPENSION23V4900002023-07-176,270 affected
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.
Consequence
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
27
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
24
SUSPENSION
17
STRUCTURE
12
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
8
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
4
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints99
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Scheduled appointment with dealer for the grand design frame flex recall today, 22 may 2026. Approximately 4 hours after dropping the trailer off the dealer called and said that the technician found significant frame flex and that the unit was unsafe to be towed. No other information was provided.…”
“Scheduled appointment with dealer for the grand design frame flex recall today, 22 may 2026. Approximately 4 hours after dropping the trailer off the dealer called and said that the technician found significant frame flex and that the unit was unsafe to be towed. No other information was provided.…”
“My grand design momentum fifth wheel trailer is experiencing frame flex and structural integrity failure. The unit has developed spider cracking in the exterior fiberglass, interior wall separation, and plumbing issues believed to be caused by frame flex. The dealership has acknowledged structural…”
“Regarding 2021 grand design momentum 376ths: compartment doors popping open during transport; grand design customer satisfaction campaign tsb-24-001 dated 11/1/2025 regarding frame flex and wall securement. Returned to dealer on 12/1/2025 for inspection. Dealer found the following: all doors…”
“The contact owns a 2021 grand design momentum. The contact stated that while the trailer was parked, the contact became aware that the axle on the trailer had become inoperable. The contact stated that the axle springs had detached, and the I-beam frame of the trailer was bent. The trailer was…”
“The contact owns a 2021 grand design momentum. The contact stated that while the trailer was parked, the contact became aware that the axle on the trailer had become inoperable. The contact stated that the axle springs had detached, and the I-beam frame of the trailer was bent. The trailer was…”
“The contact owns a 2021 grand design momentum rv. The contact stated while the rv was parked and occupied, or while driving the rv, there was an abnormal popping and creaking sound coming from the frame of the rv while depressing accelerator pedal or depressing the brake pedal. Neither a dealer…”
“The contact owns a 2021 grand design momentum rv. The contact stated while the rv was parked and occupied, or while driving the rv, there was an abnormal popping and creaking sound coming from the frame of the rv while depressing accelerator pedal or depressing the brake pedal. Neither a dealer…”
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 2021 Grand Design Momentum as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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