2021 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
1 recalls, 7 complaints - 6 TSBs
21V378000 May 24, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.
Consequence
Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-1347.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Jun 2, 2025
Incident date: May 13, 2025
The contact own a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the message "Loss of Power Steering - Drive with Care" was displayed, and the stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 2, 2025
Incident date: May 13, 2025
Transfer case documented as leaking on 3-22-2025/ 35,846 Miles while doing regular oil change in my driveway. Brought to the dealership and they confirmed the transfer case needed to be replaced. If the transfer case went during operation, it could have lead to a dangerous situation with loss of po... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 2, 2025
Incident date: May 13, 2025
- Serious safety issue: car stopped suddenly in the middle of traffic - Errors appeared: Hybrid System Malfunction, “vehicle can not be driven” and “Electrical Leakage in Hybrid System Detected” - Would not come out of park, had to be towed to Mazda dealership - Picked up car and after 15 m... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 31, 2025
Incident date: May 26, 2025
Purchased this vehicle new from Tesla on March 29, 2024. As I got home I hear a pop sound come from underneath the car and the abs warning light came on. The vehicle lost some of the functions like regenerative breaking and cruise control. The suspension was also inoperable. I brought the car in on ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2025
Incident date: Aug 10, 2024
Radio some time turns off by it's self. Transmission has locked up in park after driving and put in park ,and will not go into any other gear, unless truck is turned off. After turning truck back on it will engage into preferred gear. It has done this for few time since February.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2025
Incident date: Aug 10, 2024
Car started smoking on cabin while driving. Risk of hazard dueto bad A/C control switch. Wiring harness and plug melted too. Several Hyundai Veloster are suffering same issue. Started to think blower wiring is to small for load too. Pleaae see attached pictures. Time and miles provided is an approxi... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Jun 7, 2023
Incident date: Jun 7, 2023
Driving into work on Friday June 2, 2023 my engine started making a noise that got progressively worse as I got to work. The engine was knocking loudly and I was not comfortable driving it home. I called AAA and had the vehicle towed to a Hyundai Dealership. The car has 77,780 on it. I bought it us... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER
6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 201000 WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 119310 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER | 1 |
511589
Jan 3, 2023
119310 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Progressive Dynamics model PD1610 Power Inverter with error code(s) "E-8" and/or "E-9". This is due to an error in shipping the incorrect remote control for the power inverter. This document has been posted on Forest River's DealerConnect t
511377
Aug 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
831334
May 19, 2021
200000 WHEELS
It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, with
031226
Sep 10, 2020
190000 TIRES
The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect tire size of ST235/85R16/F whereas the correct tire size and tire/rim combination installed on the vehicle is ST255/85R16/E.
031226
Sep 10, 2020
201000 WHEELS:RIM
The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect tire size of ST235/85R16/F whereas the correct tire size and tire/rim combination installed on the vehicle is ST255/85R16/E.
031226
Sep 10, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect tire size of ST235/85R16/F whereas the correct tire size and tire/rim combination installed on the vehicle is ST255/85R16/E.
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 (current) | 1 | 7 | |
| 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 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 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 |