CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Forest River Sandpiper has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2004 Forest River Sandpiper recalls
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Some fire extinguishers installed in certain recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and restroom trailers may have clogged internals, so they may not discharge as expected or may need excessive force to activate.
Most common 2004 Forest River Sandpiper problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
MY COMPLAINT IS THAT DOMETIC WILL DO NOTHING TO REPAIR THE WELL KNOWN DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURE OF THEIR COOLING SYSTEMS CONCERNING THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BOILER TUBE. FIRST OF ALL DOMETRIC ISSUED A RECALL BECAUSE OF FIRES THAT RESULTED WRONGFUL DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LAWSUITS. THEY CAME OUT WITH A PREVENTATIVE SOLUTION AFTER THE FACT (I'M NOT ALONE HERE) TO INSTALL A HIGH TEMP. CUT OUT SWITCH SO AS TO PREVENT THE UNIT FROM STARTING A FIRE. THIS MEASURE DID NOT DO ANYTHING TO ADDRESS THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BOILER UNIT. THIS LEAVES THE OWNERS OF THEIR UNITS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT COST AND DOMETIC COMPLETELY GETS AWAY WITH A WELL KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED POORLY DESIGNED COOLI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER SPORT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ALL THREAD BOLT THAT HELD THE PROPANE TANKS BECAME UNSCREWED AT THE BASE OF THE FRAME. AS A RESULT, THE PROPANE TANKS BECAME LOOSE, ROLLED OFF THE VEHICLE AND UNDER THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THEY STATED THAT IT WAS SOMETHING THAT THE CONTACT NEEDED TO CONTINUOUSLY CHECK TO MAKE SURE IT WAS NOT BECOMING LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
2004 Forest River Sandpiper questions
Does the 2004 Forest River Sandpiper have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 Forest River Sandpiper: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Equipment; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Forest River Sandpiper?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.