2005 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
2 recalls, 6 complaints
17V756000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
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 tra... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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... Read more
08V346000 Jul 7, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN I... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL AS... Read more
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
TRAILER HITCHES
Sep 12, 2005
Incident date: Oct 11, 2004
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SANDPIPER T235 MANUFACTURED BY HORSE RIVER. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER SUCH AS TRAILER HITCH/THE QUEEN SIZE BED/ZIPPER IN THE BACK, STABLE CHECK LEVERS/THE WATER HEATER, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE HOT WATER/THE HEATER/THE MICROWAVE WITH BUR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 12, 2005
Incident date: Oct 11, 2004
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SANDPIPER T235 MANUFACTURED BY HORSE RIVER. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER SUCH AS TRAILER HITCH/THE QUEEN SIZE BED/ZIPPER IN THE BACK, STABLE CHECK LEVERS/THE WATER HEATER, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE HOT WATER/THE HEATER/THE MICROWAVE WITH BUR... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Sep 12, 2005
Incident date: Oct 11, 2004
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SANDPIPER T235 MANUFACTURED BY HORSE RIVER. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER SUCH AS TRAILER HITCH/THE QUEEN SIZE BED/ZIPPER IN THE BACK, STABLE CHECK LEVERS/THE WATER HEATER, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE HOT WATER/THE HEATER/THE MICROWAVE WITH BUR... Read more
TIRES
Aug 2, 2005
Incident date: Jul 15, 2005
(2) TIRES FAILED WITHIN 50 MILES OF MY HOME, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO MY RV. *NM
STRUCTURE
Mar 28, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
THE TONGUE ON THE CONSUMER'S 2005 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER BENT CAUSING THE PROPANE BOTTLES TO BREAK AND LEAK. *NM THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER STARTED TO DRAG AND RIPPED OFF THE JACKSTANDS UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER. THE SIDE WHEELS APPEARED TO BE BENT BECAUSE OF A BEND IN THE FRAME. *SC *JB
EQUIPMENT
Feb 17, 2005
Incident date: Feb 11, 2005
WHILE TOWING TRAILER OUT OF THE DESERT, THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER BENT TO A 45 DEGREE ANGLE CAUSING THE TRAILER TO DROP DOWN AND CAUSED THE PROPANE BOTTLES TO CRACK AND THE GAS STARTED TO LEAK. *NM THE JACKSTANDS BROKE UNDERNEATH AND THE FRONT OF TRAILER GOT STUCK IN THE SAND. *BF *NM
FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER across all model years (1997, 2025).
45
Total Recalls
56
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2005 (current) | 2 | 6 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |