EquipmentRecall 16V-841 · Grand Design vehicles
Grand Design RV, LLC recall 16V-841 covers 1,975 Grand Design vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 46% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V841000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Grand Design RV (Grand Design) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Momentum toy haulers and Solitude recreational trailers manufactured July 8, 2014, to August 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. These ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
The risk
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket over the back of existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910008.
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
46%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 8, 2014 to August 31, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.