2000 Forest River Sandpiper Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2000 Forest River Sandpiper has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Sandpiper?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Forest River Sandpiper recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 07V085Mar 5, 2007128,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Forest River Sandpiper problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure2

What owners report

2010-06-25, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FOREST RIVER SHASTA RV (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING FROM 0-5 MPH. LATER, HE NOTICED THE FRAME WAS CRACKED ABOVE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE SPRING SHACKLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2005-08-10, Structure
A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT MY FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER 5TH WHEEL RV TRAILER I HAD FOUND THAT THE DOOR FRAME TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR WAS CRACKING. I TOOK THE RV BACK TO THE DEALER, FAMILY FUN RV, FOR INSPECTION AND WARRANTY REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD ORDERED ME A NEW DOOR AND FRAME. SOON AFTER, WITHOUT CONTACTING ME, THE DEALER WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND HAD NOT REPAIRED THE DOOR. IN JULY OF 2005, WHILE TRAVELING TO NEW MEXICO, I HAD NOTICED THAT THE BODY OF THE RV APPEARED TO BE BENDING IN THE MIDDLE. WHEN I RETURNED FROM MY TRIP ON 7/24/05, I CONTACTED FOREST RIVER WARRANTY DEPARTMENT. THEY ADVISED THIS WAS A CHASSIS ISSUE WITH THE COMPANY THAT BUILT THE CHASSIS AND THEY WOULD

2000 Forest River Sandpiper questions

Does the 2000 Forest River Sandpiper have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 Forest River Sandpiper: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Forest River Sandpiper?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Forest River Sandpiper has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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