Forest River Sandstorm problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Forest River Sandstorm (2013–2024).

Complaints
5
Recalls
8
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

201320142016201712018120191202020212202220232024
NHTSA complaints per Forest River Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 Sandstorm00001—
2023 Sandstorm00002—
2022 Sandstorm20003Wheels & Tires
2021 Sandstorm00001—
2020 Sandstorm10000—
2019 Sandstorm10000Wheels & Tires
2018 Sandstorm10000Body & Structure
2017 Sandstorm00001—
2016 Sandstorm00002—
2014 Sandstorm00001—
2013 Sandstorm00001—

Most common Forest River Sandstorm problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints

Forest River Sandstorm recalls

  • Recall 24V272000Apr 17, 20244,480 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V739000Nov 3, 202324 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A melted wire may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • 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 22V243000Apr 13, 202299,190 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V117000Feb 24, 201798 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.

  • Recall 15V831000Dec 10, 2015721 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V359000Jun 9, 20151,497 vehiclesModel years 2016

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

  • 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.

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