Recall 15V822 covers 32 2016 Grand Design Momentum trailers with labels that overstate cargo capacity. Repair is free at any franchised Grand Design dealer.
Grand Design is recalling 32 2016 Momentum trailers because the Federal Certification Label lists an incorrect unloaded vehicle weight and overstates cargo carrying capacity. The incorrect label can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, which increases crash risk, and Grand Design dealers will correct the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification Label on a 2016 Grand Design Momentum trailer is the placard that lists key weight information for the trailer. It includes the unloaded vehicle weight, which is the trailer's weight before cargo, and the cargo carrying capacity, which tells an owner how much weight can be added without exceeding the listed limit.
On the recalled Momentum trailers, the label lists the wrong unloaded vehicle weight. Grand Design traced the error to how the hitch sat on the forward weigh scale pad during weighing. Because the hitch weight was understated, the total unloaded vehicle weight was understated by approximately 1,000 pounds. That made the listed cargo carrying capacity too high by the same amount.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trailer will not make a noise or show a dashboard alert; the problem is the printed weight information on the certification label.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Grand Design Momentum | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 32 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
Not every 2016 Grand Design Momentum trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect weight label can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. That extra weight raises crash risk because the vehicle is carrying more than it is rated to handle. Check loading carefully until the corrected label is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Grand Design dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Grand Design Momentum is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Grand Design dealer to schedule the free corrected-label installation that fixes the overstated cargo carrying capacity.
- Bring the recall notice if Grand Design sent one. If not, reference recall number 15V822 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer to the cargo limit shown on the existing label until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Grand Design technician installs a corrected Federal Certification Label on the trailer. The updated label lists the proper unloaded vehicle weight and cargo carrying capacity, so the weight information matches the trailer. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Grand Design is not offering reimbursement for this campaign because this label correction was not a repair an owner paid to complete before the recall.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| December 8, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 11, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 11, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| January 11, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 14, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V822?
Recall 15V822 covers 32 2016 Grand Design Momentum trailers with a Federal Certification Label that lists the wrong unloaded vehicle weight. The label overstates cargo carrying capacity, so loading by that label can put the trailer over its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2016 Grand Design Momentum is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V822. If it is, contact a Grand Design dealer and ask for the corrected Federal Certification Label. Reference recall number 15V822 and Grand Design recall number 910005 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Grand Design dealers will install the corrected label free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2016, so the dealer remedy is available now.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is overloading the trailer because the label lists the wrong unloaded vehicle weight. If an owner loads the trailer using that incorrect cargo carrying capacity, the trailer can exceed its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
What if I bought my Grand Design Momentum used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Momentum is included, then call a Grand Design dealer with recall number 15V822 and ask for the corrected label.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V822000 |
|---|---|
| Grand Design customer service | 1-574-825-9679 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V822 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V822000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →