2016 Forest River Sandpiper Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2016 Forest River Sandpiper has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2016 Forest River Sandpiper recalls

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V756Nov 22, 2017365,885 vehicles affected

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.

Wrong weight rating label could lead to overloading and crash

Recall 15V480Jul 30, 2015207 vehicles affected

The certification label on these recreational vehicles may list an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

Most common 2016 Forest River Sandpiper problems

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

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2018-08-06, Unknown Or Other
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROADS IN COLORADO AND A CAR FLAGGED ME DOWN STATING MY HOLDING TANKS FELL OFF THE TRAILER I LOOKED AN THE FRONT HOLDING TANK HAD FALLEN OFF SOMEWHERE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDS ON BRACKETS HOLDING TANK IN PLACE. THIS IS A 60 GALLON TANK THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION
2017-06-08, Structure
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE LIVING ROOM SLIDE OUT COMES OUT APROX 4 INCHES DURING TRANSIT. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES TO EXIST WHICH IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AND HAZARD TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD.

2016 Forest River Sandpiper questions

Does the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Wrong weight rating label could lead to overloading and crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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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