The defect
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.
The risk
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Grand Design Momentum | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Grand Design Solitude | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Design Momentum | 2021 | 58 | 4 |
| Grand Design Momentum | 2022 | 33 | 8 |
| Grand Design Momentum | 2023 | 25 | 9 |
| Grand Design Momentum | 2024 | 11 | 6 |
| Grand Design Solitude | 2021 | 31 | 4 |
| Grand Design Solitude | 2022 | 37 | 7 |
| Grand Design Solitude | 2023 | 20 | 6 |
| Grand Design Solitude | 2024 | 7 | 4 |
Other suspension recalls in 2023
30 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the suspension; Grand Design RV, LLC filed 64 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023