Grand Design RV Frame Failure Lawsuit

The Truth About Grand Design RVs & Frame Failures

During the COVID pandemic, Grand Design took advantage of consumers. The company decided it could make a lot of money selling RVs to people looking to avoid crowds, travel the country, and start a new life.

The demand for this new life grew. Due to labor changes, material shortages, and supply chain issues, Grand Design cut corners. The company sacrificed quality in favor of increased quantity. They opted for profit over safety.

To put it simply:

• Winnebago and Grand Design knowingly sold defective RVs and prioritized profits over safety.
• Instead of fixing the underlying frame failure issue, they covered it up using nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), misleading marketing, and censoring online reviews and information.
• Frame flex leads to serious structural damage, including walls separating, welds cracking, and even slide-outs opening while in motion.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Grand Design RVs after receiving numerous consumer complaints.

Do You Qualify?

You may be eligible to join our class action lawsuit against Grand Design if you meet these qualifications: 

• You purchased a 2020-2023 Grand Design RV (Reflection, Influence, Solitude, or Momentum).
• You purchased your new or used RV before March 2024. If used, your RV had no frame failure before March 2024.
• You currently own your RV — or sold or traded it after experiencing frame failure on or after March 2024.
• You have not signed a settlement release with Grand Design or Winnebago.

What Is Frame Failure & Why Is It Dangerous?

The frame of your RV is the underlying foundation. Everything else sits on top of it. The frame itself is safe and effective only when it carries a specified load or less. This is called the “gross vehicle weight rating.” 

The weight of the housing unit on top must be safely distributed throughout the frame. If a company goes over that weight at any point in the creation of a floor plan, the frame has a “latent defect.” That defect can lead to frame failure.

Frame failure can endanger the lives of the people towing the RV. Frame failure can also potentially endanger the lives of everyone else on the road.

What Is Frame Flex?

“Frame flex” is basically frame failure. “An RV frame is designed to handle the stress of traveling on roads. The frame is meant to handle moving at certain speeds and handling the usual kinds of problems that drivers encounter on road surfaces,” says James Bilsborrow, W&L partner and consumer protection co-chair. 

“The RV frame is meant to flex and absorb those stresses as long as whatever is sitting on top of it does not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating. However, exceeding that weight limit flexes the RV frame beyond its capabilities. It can only bend a certain amount and still be safe. The results can be disastrous,” adds Mr. Bilsborrow.

Frame Flex Common Symptoms

Towing excess weight can damage the RV significantly. The RV frame can bend way beyond its limits. A frame failure defect can lead to all kinds of problems. 

Common symptoms of problems include:

• Loose bolts, cracked welds, and doors and cabinets misaligning.
• Walls separating, floors sagging, slide-outs moving unexpectedly.
• Major structural failure, making the RV unsafe or uninhabitable.

Reports from Grand Design Owners

Many people who purchased these RVs are joining our Grand Design frame flex lawsuit, based on problems with the vehicles.

Purchasers of Grand Design RVs have experienced: 

• Frame cracks shortly after purchase.
• Slide-outs of the housing unit opening while the RV is moving.
• Costly and disruptive repairs, sometimes costing tens of thousands of dollars.
• Complete loss of use of their RV, having to abandon it. 

Winnebago & Grand Design’s Cover-Up

One of the worst things Grand Design did was to cover up the frame defect in its RVs. They knew because they were making larger and heavier designs of their living quarters. However, Grand Design didn’t modify the frame. The underlying frame wasn’t built to accommodate these newer models.

The company aggressively marketed these heavier RV models. The company made false statements and misled customers. 

The company promoted their RV models as full-time living quarters. The company:

• Knew about the defects but refused to recall the affected RVs.
• Silenced customers by forcing them to sign NDAs in exchange for repairs.
• Deleted negative reviews and complaints online to keep new buyers unaware.

In addition, Winnebago’s CEO publicly dismissed complaints as “misinformation” even though more and more purchasers were using their Grand Design RV warranty to make claims. All of this was taking place along with an ongoing, active federal investigation.

How to Join the Lawsuit

Joining our class action lawsuit against Grand Design is easy. Just follow these steps: 

1. Check to see if you’re eligible. Simply fill out our short online form. A member of our legal team will review your case.
2. Or contact us by phone at (917) LAWYERS for a free case evaluation. We have representatives standing by to take your call. They can discuss your situation and connect you with a member of our legal team if you are eligible.
3. Sign up. If you are eligible, we can guide you through the legal process every step of the way.

Why Choose Weitz & Luxenberg?

For nearly 40 years, Weitz & Luxenberg has been helping clients across the country who have been harmed by the actions, and inactions, of large corporations. Whether it’s defective cars or their airbags, recalled medical devices, dangerous drugs, or dangerous consumers products, we have been holding corporate offenders accountable.

Plus, we have a strong history of winning. Over the years we have secured $19 billion in verdicts and settlements on behalf of thousands of clients. We have the resources and skills to take on the largest corporate offenders nationwide. No case is too big. 

When companies put their bottom line first and fail to safeguard consumer health and well-being, we are there. We don’t stop fighting until we achieve just compensation.

For more information about joining our class action Grand Design RV lawsuit, contact us today. We offer a free initial consultation. You don’t pay us a dime unless you win.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some FAQs that purchasers of Grand Design RVs are asking. For more information, contact Weitz & Luxenberg directly at (917) LAWYERS.