Every 2016 Grand Design Momentum recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 22V038000
Jan 28, 2022Equipment:Appliance:Refrigerator
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V038000 →Equipment · NHTSA 21V393000
May 26, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V393000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V841000
Nov 21, 2016Equipment
- Problem
- Grand Design RV (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Momentum toy haulers and Solitude recreational trailers manufactured July 8, 2014, to August 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. These ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
- Risk
- If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket over the back of existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910008.
Full recall details for 16V841000 →Equipment · NHTSA 15V822000
Aug 12, 2015Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2016 Momentum trailers, models 397th, 398M, and 388M, manufactured September 2, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected trailers may be equipped with a Federal Certification Label that lists an incorrect unloaded vehicle weight (UVW), causing the cargo carrying capacity (CCC) to be overstated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the operator loads vehicle per the information on the label, the vehicle may exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910005.
Full recall details for 15V822000 →
2016 Grand Design Momentum complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Grand Design Momentum. Grand Design has issued at least 3 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Structure5
- Service Brakes4
- Unknown Or Other4
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (2)
- Fuel System, Other (1)
Read Grand Design Momentum owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Grand Design Momentum. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The front left slide stopped working 3 weeks ago. Something appeared to be wrong with the wall but I was not sure. Yesterday I noticed the front left portion of the frame was flexing a significant amount. I started inspecting the frame and I am seeing broken welds”
2016 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUMAug 8, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11679251
“Frame tore/broke at welds where upper deck(living room) attaches to frame. Fiberglass on exterior tore as a result.”
2016 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUMFeb 27, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11645284
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - The frame is failing. It is available to be inspected but must be inspected on site. The camper is no longer safe to drive.”
2016 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUMSep 30, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11617234
“after pulling the camper home from a trip, we noticed that the molding was separating from the frame, after further inspection, we found that a weld was broken up on the frame that you can view from the front propane storage compartment.”
2016 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUMAug 22, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11610298
“Our trailer is experiencing frame flex/and or frame failure. The front of the trailer is separating and also is affecting the bedroom sidewall. Also, the shackle broke and an equalizer broke. These are all know issues with Grand Design Momentums.”
2016 GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUMMay 20, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11589808
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