The 2009 Forest River Sandpiper has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 365,885 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V7560002017-11-22365,885 affected
Defect
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…
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.kidde.com and…
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
SEATS
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 forest river sandpiper rv. The contact stated that there was water entering the vehicle coming from the roof. As a result, the wires and outlets were wet and water traveled through the brake lights. The contact was concerned that her children would attempt to use an…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 forest river sandpiper rv. The contact stated that there was water entering the vehicle coming from the roof. As a result, the wires and outlets were wet and water traveled through the brake lights. The contact was concerned that her children would attempt to use an…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 forest river sandpiper trailer with heritage trail trac a/p tires, size lt235/85r16e. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he heard a loud abnormal noise. After moving off the roadway, he discovered that the front driver side tires exploded. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 forest river sandpiper trailer with heritage trail trac a/p tires, size lt235/85r16e. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he heard a loud abnormal noise. After moving off the roadway, he discovered that the front driver side tires exploded. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 forest river sandpiper trailer with heritage trail trac a/p tires, size lt235/85r16e. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he heard a loud abnormal noise. After moving off the roadway, he discovered that the front driver side tires exploded. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 forest river sandpiper trailer with heritage trail trac a/p tires, size lt235/85r16e. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he heard a loud abnormal noise. After moving off the roadway, he discovered that the front driver side tires exploded. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 forest river sandpiper trailer with heritage trail trac a/p tires, size lt235/85r16e. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he heard a loud abnormal noise. After moving off the roadway, he discovered that the front driver side tires exploded. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 forest river sandpiper trailer with heritage trail trac a/p tires, size lt235/85r16e. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he heard a loud abnormal noise. After moving off the roadway, he discovered that the front driver side tires exploded. The…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Forest River Sandpiper as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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