2017 Forest River Sandpiper Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2017 Forest River Sandpiper has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

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

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.

2017 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.

Most common 2017 Forest River Sandpiper problems

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

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2026-03-03, Structure
When traveling along I-40 in Oklahoma we experienced poor road conditions causing our camper to violently buck, bounce and move excessively while driving. Upon arrival in Texas we noticed cracking along the exterior fiberglass of the unit. We contacted insurance to start the claim process. While talking with industry professionals and progressive insurance it was recommended to have the camper inspected structurally prior to any fiberglass repair. Upon inspection by Certified RV in Elkhart, IN we were informed that our camper has several issues with assembly which caused the walls of the camper to disconnect from the frame. Progressive insurance is involved and claims it’s a structural is
2017-05-19, Suspension
THE LEAF SPRINGS ON ONE SIDE OF OUR FIFTH WHEEL FAILED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE WEIGHT ON THAT SIDE (THERE ARE THREE SLIDE OUTS -SANDPIPER 372LOK) THE ORIGINAL LEAF SPRINGS SEEM TO BE INADEQUATE AS THEY HAVE FAILED ON THAT SIDE. WE NEEDED TO INCREASE THE WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR THE LEAF SPRINGS ON THAT SIDE. BECAUSE WE INCREASED IT ON THE ONE SIDE, WE HAD TO INCREASE IT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE AS WELL. OUR CAMPER IS NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD, AND FOREST RIVER HAS REFUSED TO HONOR THEIR WARRANTY. THEY HAVE INSTEAD SAID THAT IT IS DEXTERS ISSUE. DEXTER HAS STATED THAT THEY WILL ONLY REPLACE THE CURRENT LEAF SPRINGS THAT ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE WEIGHT. WE ARE NOW $470 OUT OF POCKET BECAUSE FOREST RIVER REF

2017 Forest River Sandpiper questions

Does the 2017 Forest River Sandpiper have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Forest River Sandpiper: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Sandpiper?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.

Other Forest River Sandpiper years

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