2021 Forest River Sandpiper recalls and problems

The 2021 Forest River Sandpiper has 1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2021 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 19 Sandpiper model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

4complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Equipment

May 24, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V378000 · 18 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.

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

Remedy & notes

Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-1347.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2021 vs. other Forest River Sandpiper years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Forest River Sandpiper have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Forest River Sandpiper, the latest from May 24, 2021 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Forest River Sandpiper?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (2), suspension (2), equipment (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.