Grand Design RV Recall: Improperly Tightened Suspension U-Bolts
Grand Design is recalling certain 2021–2024 Solitude and Momentum fifth wheels with improperly tightened suspension U-bolts. Loose U-bolts can cause the axle to move, leading to loss of vehicle control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural suspension defect (improperly tightened U-bolts) that could cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. However, no injuries or property damage have been reported as of the recall date.
Plain-English summary
Grand Design is recalling certain 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Momentum and Solitude fifth wheels equipped with specific CURT 7000 and 8000 lb axles. The U-bolts connecting the leaf spring assembly to the axle may have been improperly tightened.
Improperly tightened U-bolts can allow 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.
Approximately 6,270 fifth wheels may be affected. Owners should contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679 to schedule an inspection. Dealers will inspect and tighten the U-bolts as necessary, and replace any damaged components at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 16, 2023.
The recalled product
- Product
- GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM, SOLITUDE
- Brand
- GRAND DESIGN
- Manufacturer
- Grand Design RV, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Fifth Wheel RV
- Affected units
- 6,270
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- MOMENTUM
- SOLITUDE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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