Campaign 26V-044

U-bolt may become loose due to inadequate preload and preload losses, causing the axle to move out of position

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V044000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 55, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-044
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Grand Design	Momentum	2021 to 2024	38
Grand Design	Solitude	2022 to 2024	17

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "NHTSA investigation" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-354 Jun 1, 2026
Shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened
25V-119 Feb 24, 2025
Axle bearing nut may have been improperly tightened, causing the bearings to overheat
24V-193 Mar 12, 2024
U-bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause the axle to move out of position
23V-490 Jul 17, 2023
U-bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause the axle to move out of position
23V-455 Jun 29, 2023
Axles may have an improperly tightened grease fitting that can separate and cause damage, possibly resulting in wheel detachment
18V-823 Nov 20, 2018
Inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail