Grand Design fifth wheel U-bolts may loosen and shift the axle
Grand Design is recalling certain 2021-2024 Momentum and 2022-2024 Solitude fifth wheel trailers because the U-bolt may become loose, causing the axle to move out of position.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the U-bolt holds the axle to the suspension, and the source states a shifted axle causes a loss of vehicle control.
Plain-English summary
Grand Design RV, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2024 Momentum and 2022-2024 Solitude fifth wheel trailers. About 7,585 units are potentially affected.
The U-bolt may become loose due to inadequate preload and preload losses, causing the axle to move out of position.
NHTSA states that an axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the axle attachment components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- GRAND DESIGN MOMENTUM, SOLITUDE
- Brand
- GRAND DESIGN
- Manufacturer
- Grand Design RV, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 7,585
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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