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2016 Grand Design Momentum problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Grand Design Momentum.

4Grand Design recalls
10owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.

Recalls filed by Grand Design

Equipment #15V822000 · 2015 · 32 units

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.

Equipment #16V841000 · 2016 · 1,975 units

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.

Equipment #21V393000 · 2021 · 55,508 units

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.

Equipment #22V038000 · 2022 · 43,421 units

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.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes4
Structure3
Unknown Or Other3

Components named in 10 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2016 Grand Design Momentum have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Grand Design for the 2016 Momentum. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2016 Grand Design Momentum problems?

In 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is service brakes.