2022 Grand Design Momentum
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 33 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 11 Momentum model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, front, springs, leaf spring assembly, u-bolt, leaf spring to axleJan 26, 2026
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.
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 26V044000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailer, lpg systems, lines and fittingsNov 15, 2024
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude, and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect and replace quick disconnect as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910045. This recall supersedes Grand Design RV recall 22V308.
Campaign 24V861000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesAug 17, 2023
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).
Underrated chains can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V586000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, springs, leaf spring assembly, u-bolt, leaf spring to axleJul 17, 2023
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.
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V490000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, doorAug 11, 2022
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.
A falling ramp door increases the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 22V618000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, bodyAug 9, 2022
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.
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 22V603000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemJun 22, 2022
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Momentum travel trailers. The 110-volt power supply wire was incorrectly wired directly into the solar inverter, which can overload the circuit and cause the power supply wire to overheat.
An overheated power supply wire increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will rewire the 110-volt power wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910030.
Campaign 22V442000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailer, lpg systems, lines and fittingsMay 6, 2022
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Grand Design Imagine, Reflection, Momentum, Solitude and Transcend travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910029.
Campaign 22V308000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
33 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Structure, Jun 1, 2024
Upper deck failure ( side pod door opens when in transit, front of trailer at king pin mounting flexing when in transit, king pin mounting hits truck bed rails when turning, bedroom floor buckling, bed rollers leave indentations in bedroom floor closet door not plumb and will not lock when disconnected from truck, front wall height changes when connected to truck, trim and panels coming loose in transit. ). Wall to frame mounting has loose, missing and wrong size lag bolts. Inspection is available upon request. Door popping open in transit is a safety hazard for myself and everyone on the road. The vehicle has been to two different dealerships and the representatives at both mentioned frame issues as part of the problem. The first issues were noted at 2,000 miles on 9-19-2021
Structure, May 29, 2024
I am experiencing what I believe to be a frame issue. When I take the weight of the 5th wheel off the landing gear and transfer to the 5th wheel pin I see lots of movement and hear a lot of popping and cracking noise. My floor above the 5th wheel hitch is now squeaking badly and there is a nail that has pushed through the flooring. I have broken screw in my slide out and the sealant is showing signs of movement. The trim cover sealant is pulling away so I believe the whole front of my 5th wheel is moving. My concern is this is getting to the point it maybe unsafe to pull down the highway. This appears to be a rising concern with Grand Design and Lipert frames as there is now a TSB sent out for inspection instructions.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, May 21, 2024
Frame flex issue outside spec dealer said they fixed it but it comes back.
Structure, Other or unspecified, May 13, 2024
Frame flex causing other issues. broken wet bolts, slide operation, awning hanging up, wall seperation, screws coming up through the floor, storage door popping open going down the road. RV was evaluated by a Grand Design SRT and returned to Grand Design service center for repair in December 2023. Traded unit for a new RV in Florida in March 2024.
Suspension, Structure, Equipment, May 13, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Grand Design Momentum. The contact stated that the RV was purchased brand new and taken to the residence, where the contact noticed that the front driver's side nose had detached at the fifth wheel pin location. The RV was taken to the dealer, where it was repaired; however, the failure recurred while the RV was still at the dealer. The RV was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the sliding doors were not opening and closing properly due to the frame flexing. The contact stated that the suspension was fractured and was making abnormal popping and creaking sounds. The contact stated that the washing machine was leaking water. The contact also stated that there was excessive propane consumption. The dealer determined that the propane was leaking through the rear of the refrigerator and another point of leak was identified. The contact later received an email from the Grand Design RV CEO advising that the frame warranty had been extended to 5 years. The contact stated that the Extended Warranty repairs included installing braces, bolts, and welding the frame. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 700.
Other or unspecified, Feb 26, 2024
Bolts going thru frame to exterior walls were broken, missing and or loose. While driving down the road the whole front of our trailer was loose and made our tow vehicle feel like it was not in control at some points. The problem started sometime around March or April of 2023 we think. We reported it in May 2023 and took it to the dealer in June 2023. At that time we were told they tightened up the bolts and we were safe for travels. We took it back to the dealer in July of 2023 and still the same comments from the dealer and nothing from the manufacturer. Finally in November 2023 we had had enough and between being in front of the dealer and calling the manufacturer it went back to the shop in January of 2024 to get fixed. After lots of research and talking to fellow Grand Design owners this appears to be a regular occurring issue and the manufacturer has not done anything to make good on it unless you fuss a little bit. The main issue is the bolts going thru the frame into the walls are to small. Putting 3/8” bolts in an 1/2” hole and they were about a 1/2” short into the wall with no type of fasteners or something to hold them in place or keep them from loosing up. When they made the repairs they put in 1/2” bolts and added some cyberbond to hold them in place and then added a thru bolt in the frame close the the end of the wall under the cap.
Structure, Feb 5, 2024
VIN: [XXX] 2022 Grand Design Momentum 395ms has frame failure and welds are breaking, cabinets slowly dislodging from interior walls. Also, not in my case yet but many have their pin boxes coming loose while driving down U.S. roadways. This is a danger to owners and others on the road if they finally break. Grand Design's Service Response Team came out to verify our frame failure and said it is just within tolerance but it is happening and that we needed to take it back to Grand Design to get it repaired as soon as possible. I have an [XXX] appointment to get it fixed but this is a much bigger problem for others with more serious frame failure. There are also people that have taken their RVs back a second time because repairs were not done correctly. They apparently are trying to get people to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements before repairs are made. The parent company Winnebago and Grand Design know this happening to other Grand Design 5th wheel owners people with 5th wheels. The bolts holding the walls to the frames are coming loose. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Feb 4, 2024
Frame started to flex excessively in the king-pin area and on the inside, above the king-pin area. Issue was confirmed by independent RV dealer. The movement exceeded Lipperts stated limits for the frame to flex. After consulting with Grand Design and Lippert, instructed to take RV to local Grand Design dealer for further inspection and repair. Dealer found broken welds on the frame, broken bolts attaching side wall to frame, and missing bolts intended to attach wall to frame. After authorization by Grand Design and Lippert, Lippert send repair tech Onsight to repair. Broken welds were repaired with additional steel added to frame and missing/broken bolts replaced.