2023 Grand Design Momentum body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 24V916000Dec 10, 2024508 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:FLOORING · STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER

  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 23V586000Aug 17, 20231,209 vehicles
  TRAILER HITCHES

  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 22V618000Aug 11, 202230 vehicles
  STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  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 22V603000Aug 9, 20228,150 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · STRUCTURE:BODY

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 30, 2026IDBody & StructureSuspensionWheels & Tires

   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 returned the trailer to the authorized dealer because of concern these conditions were related to the recalled suspension system. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11768203 · source
2. Filed Aug 12, 2026TXBody & StructureOther / UnknownSuspension

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11756477 · source
3. Filed Feb 20, 20265,000 miCABody & Structure

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11719478 · source
4. Filed Nov 10, 2025PABody & Structure

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11698582 · source
5. Filed Oct 27, 2025OHBody & 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. The camper has been untowable for nearly 6 months, with no help from the manufacturer. Even though the have issued an extended…

   NHTSA complaint #11695737 · source
6. Filed Sep 2, 2025VTBody & 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 contact also stated that the failure had caused the seal around the bedroom window to become defective. The RV was taken to an RV…

   NHTSA complaint #11684468 · source
7. Filed Aug 26, 2025ALBody & 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 structural failure. The manufacturer and dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The RV was not yet repaired. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11683223 · source
8. Filed Jul 28, 2025FLBody & StructureOther / 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…

   NHTSA complaint #11676619 · source
9. Filed Jun 6, 2025WABody & StructureElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   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.…

   NHTSA complaint #11665246 · source
10. Filed Jun 3, 202512,000 miMSBody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2023 Grand Design Momentum RV. The contact stated that while the trailer was parked at a campground, he became aware of gaps in the front body panel. Additionally, the pin box and front landing gear were not leveled with the ground and the primary bedroom had excessive frame flex. The trailer was taken to the dealer, where the front body panel was disassembled, and the bolts replaced. The failure persisted, and the trailer was taken to Great American RV…

    NHTSA complaint #11664547 · source
11. Filed Feb 27, 2025PABody & StructureOther / Unknown

    The upper deck portion of the 5th wheel frame has been moving independently of the walls which is commonly referred to as "frame flex" or "frame failure", as evidenced by the following: a gap between the wall and floor in the bedroom above the upper deck, pin box receding into the trailer, loose, bent, and missing lag bolts which connect the upper deck to the frame, irregular slide operation in the bedroom above the upper deck, man doors in the trailer being out of square,…

    NHTSA complaint #11645301 · source
12. Filed Jan 28, 2025WABody & StructureElectrical SystemSuspension

    We were driving through a mountain range and the trailer brakes went out on Trailer. Had to us exhaust brake to slow trailer down and stop. We could have crashed putting my family of 4 at high risk as well as others on the road. This was an extremely scary trip with no trailer braking. Our inverter and battery switch caught fire during a camping trip 8/12/24. My family was put in harm's way with the possibility of the trailer going up in flames! Called Grand Design. They…

    NHTSA complaint #11639169 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology