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2024 Forest River Sandpiper Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2024 Forest River Sandpiper has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,219 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 25V245000 2025-04-14 4,179 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. …

Consequence

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek…

SERVICE BRAKES 23V559000 2023-08-07 40 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sandpiper, and Sierra fifth wheels. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability.

Consequence

Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 3-1665.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
1injuries
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
STRUCTURE
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2024 forest river sandpiper. The contact stated that while the rv was parked, the rear of the rv became detached and inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The rv was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2026-03-16

“The ladder bracket attached to the rear of the rv was not installed into anything structural it was only attached to the rv fiberglass using 4 small screws. When I attempted to climb onto the roof the bracket broke off the rv causing me to fall appx 8-10 to the ground. I was injured as a result of…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-10-28

“This rv is a manufactured defect nightmare through estimates and insurance estimate and inspection have 15 defects from [xxx] with over 50 pictures showing manufacturing defects and inspection from progressive insurance found over 53 itemize report with what was wrong with the trailer with over…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-03-02

“This rv is a manufactured defect nightmare through estimates and insurance estimate and inspection have 15 defects from [xxx] with over 50 pictures showing manufacturing defects and inspection from progressive insurance found over 53 itemize report with what was wrong with the trailer with over…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2024-03-02
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2024 Forest River Sandpiper as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.