My fifth-wheel trailer is subject to the federal safety agency 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 returned the trailer to the authorized dealer because of concern these conditions were related to the recalled suspension system. The dealer inspected the trailer and documented that all six leaf springs are sagging and losing normal curvature, along with wear to related suspension components, bushings and hardware. The dealer also documented premature/uneven wear on all six tires. The dealer requested authorization to replace all six leaf springs and related suspension components/hardware, replace all six tires, and then perform a complete axle/running-gear alignment. Recall 26V‑044 states the U-bolts may loosen due to inadequate clamp load at the axle-to-spring interface and instructs owners with indicators of a compromised suspension or prior failure to contact a Grand Design dealer for diagnosis. Despite these documented findings, Grand Design denied the requested suspension and tire repairs on 9/30/2026 with “Denial Code: 10 - Unit Out of Warranty,” and stated the leaf springs, wet bolts, bushings and mounting hardware are wear items. I am concerned that damage potentially resulting from the recalled axle/U-bolt condition is being treated as an expired-warranty issue rather than a safety-recall issue. A suspension bolt has already broken, all six springs are now documented as sagging, and all six tires have abnormal wear. The trailer/components are available for inspection. I request the federal safety agency review whether these conditions are related to Recall 26V‑044 and whether the recall remedy adequately addresses resulting suspension damage and safety risk.
The worst 2023 Grand Design Momentum problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body20
- Suspension5
- Electrical4
- Locks4
- Wheels2
Problems by type
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- Suspension5
- Electrical4
- Locks4
- Wheels2
- Brakes1
Recalls 9
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 the federal safety agency Recalls 23V490 and 24V193.
Recall number 26V044000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: lines and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 the federal safety agency recall 24V378.
Recall number 25V784000 · Recall details
Structure: body: step/ladder
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V916000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V586000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 23V490000 · Recall details
Suspension: multiple axle
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V455000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V428000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V618000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V603000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
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 while in transit, some with objects lost on roadways, while six complaints also state that slideouts extended out partially. ODI has been in contact with both Grand Design and Lippert, the frame manufacturer. Grand Design believes that some frame flex, generally considered to be vertical movement in the upper deck area of the fifth wheel, is normal. However, Grand Design has developed a technical service bulletin (TSB), to evaluate concerns of excessive frame flex, defined as vertical movement greater than 3/8 inch. Per Grand Design, the frame flex is only occurring in the upper deck area of the fifth wheel and is resulting in cosmetic defects such as moving sidewalls, damage to cabinets, binding doors, etc. However, Lippert believes that the effects of frame flex may also extend back to the front axle of the trailer.While Lippert provides frames for multiple trailer manufacturers, the majority of complaints are for these Grand Design products. Cargo and entry doors that open and slideouts that extend while in transit increase the risk of injury or a crash. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to determine whether an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety exists. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
PE24029
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Grand Design Momentum 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2023 Grand Design Momentum owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 June 2023, and we purchased our rig in July 2023. We also have had the rig in for repairs for broken leaf spring supports and now they’ve done some welding on our frame because of frame flex issues.
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.
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 it was diagnosed with structural failure of the front frame. The contact was not informed whether the frame could be repaired or needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
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 manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
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. The camper has been untowable for nearly 6 months, with no help from the manufacturer. Even though the have issued an extended warranty for like issues.
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 contact also stated that the failure had caused the seal around the bedroom window to become defective. The RV was taken to an RV dealer for repair. The contact sent several letters to the manufacturer about the failure. The contact received a response from the manufacturer that a response from the dealer was needed to proceed with any repair of the vehicle. The contact discovered Technical Service Bulletin: 24-001, which the contact linked to the failure. The RV was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
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 structural failure. The manufacturer and dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The RV was not yet repaired. The contact was informed of Technical Service Bulletin: 24-001; which addressed the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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 excessive frame flex, wall and floor deformation, compromised slide operations, and related structural issues. The failures not only impact the unit’s functionality and safety but raise concerns about a broader systemic issue with the frame design and manufacturing integrity of Grand Design RVs. Our documented repair history and recurring defects suggest these problems stem from substandard frame construction and flex-related design flaws, rather than isolated workmanship errors. Final Remarks: We are not the only owners reporting these failures. Online forums and recent class action filings against Grand Design point to a concerning trend of recurring frame failures that the company appears unwilling or unable to resolve comprehensively. As consumers, we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to seek a resolution through the manufacturer and authorized third-party repair channels. It is our belief that these ongoing frame flex problems represent a safety hazard and require urgent federal oversight and regulatory action to ensure no further units are sold with such defects. We welcome a physical inspection of our unit by the federal safety agency representatives in the Richmond, Virginia area at your earliest convenience
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 proven unreliable or unusable throughout the ownership period. Mold growth has appeared due to the persistent damp environment. This has caused health issues, including respiratory difficulties, headaches, brain fog, and fatigue, with heightened risk due to a pre-existing asthma condition. Structural issues include misaligned exterior doors that fail to seal properly and loud creaking/popping noises during hitching, suggesting possible frame or chassis integrity problems. Equipment failures include a non-functional center awning, persistent sewer odor (suggesting a failed ventilation system), and malfunctioning A/C and heating units. Despite multiple inspections and documented findings from Grand Design–approved technicians, the manufacturer has offered only limited, pre-approved repairs that fail to address root causes. These problems severely impact the safety and habitability of the RV, which is used as a full-time residence. The manufacturer has declined a full inspection, replacement, or buyback. No warning lamps appeared, but symptoms began shortly after purchase and have worsened. The RV remains available for inspection. We request a formal investigation into possible safety standard violations.
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Questions about the 2023 Grand Design Momentum
Is the 2023 Grand Design Momentum reliable?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2023 Grand Design Momentum, 1.7 times a typical Momentum model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Grand Design Momentum?
Body and structure, with 20 complaints. Next is suspension (5).
How many recalls does the 2023 Grand Design Momentum have?
9 recalls, covering suspension, equipment and structure.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Grand Design Momentum body?
Yes, 2 recalls: 24V916000, 22V618000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Grand Design Momentum have the most body problems?
The Grand Design Momentum model years with the most body complaints are 2021 (42 complaints), 2022 (28 complaints) and 2023 (20 complaints).
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