CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Forest River Sandpiper has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (2 reports).
2005 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 2005 Forest River Sandpiper problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SANDPIPER T235 MANUFACTURED BY HORSE RIVER. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER SUCH AS TRAILER HITCH/THE QUEEN SIZE BED/ZIPPER IN THE BACK, STABLE CHECK LEVERS/THE WATER HEATER, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE HOT WATER/THE HEATER/THE MICROWAVE WITH BURN MARKS AND DOES NOT CLOSE/STEREO/ELECTRICAL CORD HANGING BY A THREAD/BATTERY THAT WENT DEAD, AND SHE TOUCHED THE METAL UNDER THE TRAILER AND GOT SHOCKED/SOCKETS HAD BURN MARKS, AND OTHER PROBLEMS. SHE WAS CONSIDERING DOING A BUY BACK WITH THIS TRAILER BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT WILLING TO HELP HER. THE WARRANTY WILL EXPIRE OUT IN OCTOBER, AND SHE FEELS REPAIRS WILL NOT BE DONE BEFORE T
(2) TIRES FAILED WITHIN 50 MILES OF MY HOME, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO MY RV. *NM
THE TONGUE ON THE CONSUMER'S 2005 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER BENT CAUSING THE PROPANE BOTTLES TO BREAK AND LEAK. *NM THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER STARTED TO DRAG AND RIPPED OFF THE JACKSTANDS UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER. THE SIDE WHEELS APPEARED TO BE BENT BECAUSE OF A BEND IN THE FRAME. *SC *JB
WHILE TOWING TRAILER OUT OF THE DESERT, THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER BENT TO A 45 DEGREE ANGLE CAUSING THE TRAILER TO DROP DOWN AND CAUSED THE PROPANE BOTTLES TO CRACK AND THE GAS STARTED TO LEAK. *NM THE JACKSTANDS BROKE UNDERNEATH AND THE FRONT OF TRAILER GOT STUCK IN THE SAND. *BF *NM
2005 Forest River Sandpiper questions
Does the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (2), Structure (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.