NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Forest River Sandpiper Recalls & Complaints
The 2024 Forest River Sandpiper has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2024 Forest River Sandpiper. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2024 Forest River Sandpiper owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Forest River Sandpiper, describing incidents dated March 2, 2024 to March 16, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Together, the 3 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11729476 · Filed
This RV is a Manufactured defect Nightmare through Estimates and Insurance Estimate and inspection have 15 defects from [XXX] with over 50 pictures showing Manufacturing defects and inspection from Progressive Insurance found over 53 itemize report with what was wrong with the trailer with over 100…
ODI #11724629 · Filed
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Sandpiper. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the rear of the RV became detached and inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
ODI #11623783 · Filed
The ladder bracket attached to the rear of the RV was not installed into anything structural it was only attached to the RV fiberglass using 4 small screws. When I attempted to climb onto the roof the bracket broke off the RV causing me to fall appx 8-10 to the ground. I was injured as a result of…
Removable Steps May Detach While In Use
NHTSA #25V245000 · Structure — Body — Step/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported April 14, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,179 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1915 · Owners notified April 28, 2025
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
Safety consequence
Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Axle Installed Backwards
NHTSA #23V559000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice
Reported August 7, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 40 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 3-1665 · Owners notified August 28, 2023
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sandpiper, and Sierra fifth wheels. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability.
Safety consequence
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 3-1665.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other Forest River Sandpiper model years
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