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2009 Forest River Sandpiper Recalls & Complaints

The 2009 Forest River Sandpiper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Forest River Sandpiper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2009 Forest River Sandpiper owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Forest River Sandpiper, describing incidents dated April 1, 2012 to July 13, 2016.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Seats 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10885043 · Filed July 15, 2016
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…
ODI #10483498 · Filed November 6, 2012
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…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V756000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 365,885 vehicles

Repair completion: 8.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-0544 · Owners notified December 27, 2017 · Vehicles built February 1, 2002 – October 17, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2009 Forest River Sandpiper. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Forest River Sandpiper.

Electrical System; Structure

ODI #10885043

Incident: July 13, 2016 · Filed: July 15, 2016

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 THE FAILURE CAUSED MOLD AND CORROSION TO THE RV. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Structure; Tires; Seats

ODI #10483498

Incident: April 1, 2012 · Filed: November 6, 2012

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 WAS LATER CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HIM FOR A NEW TIRE. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. UPDATED 12/21/12*LJ UPDATED 1/7/2013 *JS

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