2023 Forest River Sandstorm problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Forest River Sandstorm.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Electrical System #23V739000 · 2023 · 24 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023-2024 sandstorm, stealth, and 2024 shockwave travel trailers. the wire routed from the 50amp inlet to the transfer switch in the distribution panel is the incorrect gauge, which may cause the wire to melt.
Risk: A melted wire may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the incorrect 10-gauge wire with a 6-gauge wire, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 20, 2023. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-951-357-2327. forest river's number for this recall is 67-1700.
Equipment #24V272000 · 2024 · 4,480 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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; contine
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Forest River Sandstorm have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2023 Sandstorm. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2023 Forest River Sandstorm problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.