Forest River Sandpiper problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 14 recalls on file for the Forest River Sandpiper (2005–2027).

Complaints
15
Recalls
14
Model years
21
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2005200720092011120131201512017220192420213202412027
NHTSA complaints per Forest River Sandpiper model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Forest River Sandpiper model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2027 Sandpiper00001—
2025 Sandpiper10011Body & Structure
2024 Sandpiper30012Body & Structure
2022 Sandpiper00002—
2021 Sandpiper41001Suspension
2020 Sandpiper20200Electrical System
2019 Sandpiper20101Electrical System
2018 Sandpiper00002—
2017 Sandpiper10001Body & Structure
2016 Sandpiper00002—
2015 Sandpiper10003Body & Structure
2014 Sandpiper00003—
2013 Sandpiper00002—
2012 Sandpiper10001Wheels & Tires
2011 Sandpiper00002—
2010 Sandpiper00002—
2009 Sandpiper00001—
2008 Sandpiper00001—
2007 Sandpiper00001—
2006 Sandpiper00001—
2005 Sandpiper00001—

Most common Forest River Sandpiper problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    6 complaints
  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2025
Complaints about the Forest River Sandpiper received by NHTSA each month.

Forest River Sandpiper recalls

  • Recall 26V476000Jul 23, 2026804 vehiclesModel years 2027

    Risk: Incorrect water tank capacity information can allow the vehicle to be overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V245000Apr 14, 20254,179 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V559000Aug 7, 202340 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V556000Jul 29, 202249,295 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V486000Jul 8, 202219,911 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V378000May 24, 202118 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V624000Sep 13, 2018935 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V808000Dec 15, 201725 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the tires are inflated incorrectly to 110psi, it can cause premature wear of the tire, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V756000Nov 22, 2017365,885 vehiclesModel years 2005–2018

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V480000Jul 30, 2015207 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: Inaccurate weight information can mislead an owner as to the vehicle's weight carrying capacity which could result in vehicle overloading and a crash.

  • Recall 15V390000Jun 19, 201544 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V273000May 11, 2015689 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  • Recall 13V203000May 17, 20139,526 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 10V460000Oct 8, 201092 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and/or compromising the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Other Forest River models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology