Your vehicle report
2021 Grand Design Momentum
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 58
- Received Jun 2022 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine stalls and loses power while driving5 complaints · 8.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Rear door latch fails to open or close4 complaints · 6.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Frame rusts and corrodes through3 complaints · 5.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V044000Grand 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.
- Recall #23V490000Grand 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 4 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| June 2022 | 1 |
| July 2022 | 0 |
| August 2022 | 1 |
| September 2022 | 0 |
| October 2022 | 1 |
| November 2022 | 0 |
| December 2022 | 0 |
| January 2023 | 0 |
| February 2023 | 0 |
| March 2023 | 0 |
| April 2023 | 0 |
| May 2023 | 0 |
| June 2023 | 0 |
| July 2023 | 0 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 0 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 0 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 0 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 0 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 0 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 2 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
| Total | 58 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 5 | 8.6% | 9.8× | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 6.9% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 3 | 5.2% | 10.9× | |
| Suspension struts and shocks wear out early | 3 | 5.2% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V044000January 26, 20267,585 vehicles affected
suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle; suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
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.
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 NHTSA Recalls 23V490 and 24V193.
NHTSA recall #23V490000July 17, 20236,270 vehicles affected
suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle; suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #22V038000January 28, 202243,421 vehicles affected
equipment: appliance: refrigerator
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.
An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
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.
NHTSA recall #21V393000May 26, 202155,508 vehicles affected
equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
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.
Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2021 Grand Design Momentum.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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