2009 Forest River Sandpiper problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V756000 · 365,885 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-20
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
What owners report
2016-07-15 · Structure“tl* the contact owns a 2009 forest river sandpiper rv. the contact stated that there was water entering the vehicle coming from the roof. as a result, the wires and outlets were wet and water traveled through the brake lights. the contact was concerned that her children would attempt to use an outlet and become shocked. the contact also stated that…”
2012-11-06 · Tires · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 forest river sandpiper trailer with heritage trail trac a/p tires, size lt235/85r16e. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he heard a loud abnormal noise. after moving off the roadway, he discovered that the front driver side tires exploded. the spare tire was installed on the vehicle. the dealer w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.