2017 Forest River Sandstorm problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2017-02-24 · campaign 17V117000 · 98 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Stealth recreational vehicles, model CSFTFQ2817G-67 and Sandstorm recreational vehicles, model CSCT282GSLR-67. The liquid propane (LP) line under the vehicle may be damaged from contact with the axle, causing it to leak.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-02082017-0321.
What owners report
2017-08-03 · Wheels · 1,100 mi“had a blow out on 1 out of 4 tires with less that 1200 miles and approximately 8 months old. i was traveling 60mph on the highway when the tire blew and immediately shredded and caused damage to my travel trailer. i had checked the tire pressure about 30 minutes before leaving my house and all tires were inflated to the recommended 80ps coldi. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.