CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Forest River Sandstorm has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
2016 Forest River Sandstorm recalls
RV trailers may lack carbon monoxide alarms
Certain 2016 Forest River recreational trailers (Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth and Wildwood models) were mistakenly built without a carbon monoxide detector.
Wheels Can Detach If Studs Break, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016 Forest River trailers may have rear axle wheel studs that can break.
Most common 2016 Forest River Sandstorm problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
OUR INITIAL OUTING IN OUR NEW 2016 SANDSTORM 24GSLCWAS TO A FRIEND'S HOME, OUR UNIT PARKED ON THEIR DRIVEWAY AND ENDED WITH PULLING TWO SLEEPING CHILDREN FROM A COMPLETELY SMOKE ENGULFED UNIT. IT WAS 100+ DEGREES THE DAY WE PURCHASED OUR SANDSTORM THUS DID NOT INSPECT THE HEATER, ONLY THE AC. UNFORTUNATELY, THE UNIT WAS NOT CLEANED AFTER MANUFACTURING AND THE LAYER OF PLASTIC PIECES THAT HAD FALLEN ON TOP OF THE HEATER MELTED AND CAUSED LITERALLY THE ENTIRE UNIT TO FILL WITH SMOKE. (WE HAD TO REMOVE THE FRONT COVER TO ACCESS THE HEATER WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING.) I HAD TURNED THE HEATER ON LESS THAN A MINUTE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, TAKEN OUR DOG OUT TO POTTY AND RAN BACK AS SOON AS TH
2016 Forest River Sandstorm questions
Does the 2016 Forest River Sandstorm have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Forest River Sandstorm: RV trailers may lack carbon monoxide alarms; Wheels Can Detach If Studs Break, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Sandstorm?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Forest River Sandstorm 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.