Grand Design recalls some fifth wheel trailers due to improperly torqued U-bolts

Improperly torqued U-bolts have led to a Grand Design recall. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2024 Solitude and Momentum fifth wheel trailers. The U-bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause 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. Potentially 1,469 fifth wheels are affected by this recall.

Remedy

U-bolts have led to a Grand Design recall, so dealers will replace the U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2024. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910042.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.

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Russ and Tiña De Maris
Russ and Tiña De Maris
Russ and Tiña went from childhood tent camping to RVing in the 1980s when the ground got too hard. They've been tutored in the ways of RVing (and RV repair) by a series of rigs, from truck campers, to a fifth-wheel, and several travel trailers. In addition to writing scores of articles on RVing topics, they've also taught college classes for folks new to RVing. They authored the book, RV Boondocking Basics.

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3 Comments

Bill Byerly
2 years ago

Oh my! Another scary recall notice..thanks for the warning .

Bob
2 years ago

Hopefully, they don’t just replace the U bolts, but also check for axle alignment.

Neal Davis
2 years ago

Thank you, Russ and Tina! 🙂 Letters will be sent in just over a week!?! My goodness, that is much faster than most companies move to send recall letters. Perhaps they have a better owner database than some? Thanks again and safe travels! 🙂