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2015 Grand Design Momentum

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 14, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 28, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Grand Design Momentum, most frequently naming the body & structure and suspension categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure571.4%
  • Suspension228.6%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V038000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR

Jan 28, 2022
43,421 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Grand Design RV, LLCManufacturer number 910026View on NHTSA.gov
16V841000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 21, 2016
1,975 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: 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.
Grand Design RV, LLCManufacturer number 910008View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Jun 14, 2024

Potential frame failure. First noticed [XXX]. Grand Design contacted, but no appointment due to "Customer Care Center" being moved. Referred to Royal RV in Middlebury, IN. Appt. set for Mid May. No concern by GD that we would be traveling 1500 miles. Visual inspection @ Royal RV suggested potential frame failure. Appt. set for June 18th for full inspection. Both Grand Design {case# XXX} and Lippert Components {case# XXX) where notified of the situation and offered opportunity to visit Royal RV while the RV was there. During the time before returning to Royal RV a YouTube video was discovered showing the same RV as ours with the exact same issues had been shared with GD on March 28th, 2018. RV returned to Royal RV XXX, 2022. Their inspection identified broken welds same area as shown on the above mentioned video. After much effort, Lippert arrived XXX 2022 to make repairs. Lippert Tech noted that delamination under bedroom slide was most likely caused by broken welds but he could not correct. Contacted Grand Design but could not schedule an appointment due to "rally appointments". Appointment set for our return in May, 2023. No concern by Grand Design on our 3000 mile round trip. RV returned to Grand Design on XXX, 2023. Very little detail on what corrective action taken other than to repeat "your frame flex" problem corrected. Much more detail on the bedroom slide issue. A section of the outside wall removed as well as the complete slide to repair broken welds. We picked up RV approx. on XXX. Reviewed Work Order #XXXXX. Again no details on the frame failure only the Flex Issue. Spoke with the Customer Care mgr. to relay our disappointment with Grand Design and Lippert to feel no responsibility for endangering lives on the highway. Out of pocket expense for us $3821.00. Our ins. company, National General, denied our claim (claim# XXX) due to their determination the failure was a mfg. defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11594390
Incident
Apr 1, 2022
Body & structure
Filed May 30, 2024

I have developed a severe case of Frame Flex in my RV. When the RV is put on the hitch and the weight of the RV is transferred to the truck, there is a lot of flex in the upper deck of the RV. This flex is outside of the suggested tolerance of the manufacturer. This could be a result of frame failure inside the upper deck.

NHTSA ID
11591511
Incident
Apr 30, 2024
Body & structureSuspension
Filed May 28, 2024

the front frame of my rv is broken in the pin box area

NHTSA ID
11591016
Incident
Dec 9, 2023
Body & structure
Filed May 26, 2024

Mounting bolts from frame to Rv front sidewall are in 3/8” lag bolt mounted in pine wood (all are striped, won’t tighten). This allows the complete front Rv wall to move allowing further frame issues. Holes in frame rail are 1/2” , grand design installed smaller lag bolts 3/8” this has caused the bolts to eventually fail. This is happening on approximately 30% or more of Grand Design RVs. The factory needs to provide a recall on this problem.

NHTSA ID
11590828
Incident
May 11, 2022
Body & structureSuspension
Filed May 21, 2024

front frame failure, yes, trailer is sagging in the front, inspected by insurance co., no warning

NHTSA ID
11589961
Incident
Dec 9, 2023

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

CSP 910019

EQUIPMENT

Customer Satisfaction Program released to have a protective heat shield installed behind convection microwave on units identified below to address concerns with excessive heat buildup.

TSB 19-001

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

The fuel gauges may be wired incorrectly. As a result, the interior fuel gauge does not function properly.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Grand Design Momentum by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025220—
20241060—
20232491—
20223181—
20215641—
20202821—
20191421—
2018721—
20171221—
20161040—
2015Viewing520—
2014010—
2013010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.