2013 Forest River Sandstorm problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2013-05-17 · campaign 13V203000 · 9,526 vehicles
Defect: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; P
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.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
What owners report
2013-08-14 · Tires“2013 forest river sandstorm. consumer writes in regards to vehicle axles and brake problems. *smd the consumer noticed one of the tires was low, and air was put in the tire, one month later, the consumer and his wife were faced with a water issue. the rv was taken to a repair facility for the water issue and while there, the consumer mentioned …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.