NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Forest River Sandstorm Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 Forest River Sandstorm has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2022 Forest River Sandstorm. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 Forest River Sandstorm owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Forest River Sandstorm, describing incidents dated November 23, 2025 to July 5, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11761639 · Filed
The front plate on the trailer detached from the unit and was barely attached. It was extremely heavy holiday traffic and fortunately was discovered in time.This hazard was an accident waiting to happen. Forest River was contacted and declined assistance.
ODI #11702765 · Filed
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Sandstorm Toy Hauler trailer equipped with API Tires, Tire Line: Gladiator QR25-TS, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: 1FFTCHRD4. The contact stated that while stopping to refuel it was discovered that the front passenger’s side tire had expanded and there were…
LED Backlight Circuit Board Failure May Cause Fire
NHTSA #24V272000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice
Reported April 17, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,480 vehicles
Repair completion: 30.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1760 · Owners notified May 14, 2024
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Cardinal, Wildcat, 2018-2019 Cedar Creek, 2021 Columbus, 2023 Continental Cargo, 2021-2024 Dynamax DX3, Dynamax Dynaquest XL, Dynamax Isata, Forest River IBEX, 2022-2024 Dynamax Europa, Forest River NOBO, 2022-2023 Forest River Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and 2021-2023 Dynamax Force trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
Safety consequence
A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by May 14, 2024. Owners may contact Suburban customer service at 1-574-247-9235 option 5; Cardinal & Wildcat customer service at 1-574-296-7700; Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000; Columbus customer service at 1-574-821-1487; Continental Cargo customer service at 1-254-420-0171; Dynamax customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Ibex & Nobo customer service at 1-574-6421612; and Sandstorm & Shockwave customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1760.
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.
Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
NHTSA #22V556000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported July 29, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 49,295 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1532 · Owners notified August 17, 2022
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Safety consequence
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
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.
Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting
NHTSA #22V243000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported April 13, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 99,190 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1501 · Owners notified May 20, 2022
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Safety consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
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 Sandstorm model years
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