SuspensionRecall 14V-476 · Grand Design vehicles
Grand Design RV, LLC recall 14V-476 covers 356 Grand Design vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V476000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2014 Momentum 355th, 380th, and 385th fifth wheel trailers manufactured June 24, 2013, to March 21, 2014 and built with 8,000lb capacity axles. The affected trailers may have been built with suspension bolts that can shear. These bolts connect the axle springs to the frame, and after they shear, the axle spring may detach from the frame hanger or "shackle".
The risk
A spring that detaches from the hanger may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspension bolts with ones that have a shorter thread depth, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910002.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 24, 2013 to March 21, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.