CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Forest River Sandpiper has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).
2006 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 2006 Forest River Sandpiper problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DETECTED THAT THE GOOSE NECK OF THE FRAME EXHIBITED SEVERE CRACKING AND STRESS FRACTURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE IN WHICH THEY WOULD NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
A FRACTURE OF SPRING SHACKLE PLATES ON THE SUSPENSION OF A FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE FRACTURED SHACKLE CONNECTS THE LEADING EDGE OF THE REAR AXLE SPRING TO THE CENTER MOUNTED EQUALIZER. ONE SET ON PASSENGER SIDE HAS FRACTURED, ONE SET ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS ELONGATED HOLES. HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE UNIT AS OF YET. FOUND THIS AFTER RETURNING FROM A CAMPING TRIP TRAVELING OVER INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. UNSURE OF THE EXACT MOMENT OF FAILURE, BUT AM CERTAIN IT WAS IN TACT BEFORE LEAVING FROM HOME. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 (NA) FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER SPORT TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS GREEN BALL TOWMASTER TIRES, SIZE 225/75R/15D (NA). THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL ONES ON THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE TRAILER BEGAN SWAYING LEFT TO RIGHT. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT BOTH TIRES WERE BLOWN OUT. THE TREAD WAS COMPLETELY GONE FROM THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT BEHIND AND THE TIRES WERE TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRES SHOULD NOT HAVE BLOWN BECAUSE THEY WERE PRACTICALLY NEW, AND THEY ALSO HAD 85 PERCENT TREADWEAR. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE M
2006 Forest River Sandpiper questions
Does the 2006 Forest River Sandpiper have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Forest River Sandpiper?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1), Suspension (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.