2011 Forest River Sandpiper problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Forest River Sandpiper.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 2 of 2 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Power Train #10V460000 · 2010 · 92 units
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 sandpiper and sierra trailers equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
Risk: These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and/or compromising the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Forest river is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 6, 2011. owners may contact forest river's warranty department at 1-574-534-3167 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.
Equipment #17V756000 · 2017 · 365,885 units
Problem: 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 extinguishe
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 thi
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Forest River Sandpiper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2011 Sandpiper. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2011 Forest River Sandpiper problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.