While on our 1st camping trip, we smelled something electrical burning. Upon investigation, I found the 50amp electrical land line burned up at the plug. We cut our trip short and immediately came home. I attempted to have forest river authorize a repair locally, but they wanted me to return to the point of purchase (5 hours away). We had another trip planned the following week so I looked at the problem. The 50 amp socket housing was installed 180 degrees reverse (even though it shouldn't be possible because of a molded keyway in the housing). In order to assemble the socket, after wiring it, in that manner, it had to be forced together. As a result the lockdown for the wiring caused it to pull away from the set screw and ground to the neutral wire. This caused a small fire which burned through the housing and land line cable. All of these pieces had to be replaced immediately. This negligence could only have occurred from initial assembly at the factory.
The worst 2010 Forest River Sandpiper problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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- Electrical1
Problems by type
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Recalls 3
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Recall number 17V756000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
- Risk
- If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05282015-0042.
Recall number 15V390000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Forest river is recalling model year 2010 sierra and sandpiper recreational travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." on the tire loading information placard and the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) placard the ccc is equal to the gvwr except for the fifth wheel trailers. There is a preloaded weight for the weight of the tripod support frame that the hitch plate rests on while being weighed.
- Risk
- The unit may be overloaded and cause tire failure which may lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Customers must take their unit to a forest river dealer to have it weighed empty and dry at a certified weight scale and the information recorded on the enclosed card and mailed to forest river customer service department to receive the correct placard. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact forest river at 574‑534‑3167.
Recall number 09V375000 · Recall details
What 2010 Forest River Sandpiper owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 forest river sandpiper rv. The contact stated that the brackets that held the water holding tank was bent and fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 200.
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Questions about the 2010 Forest River Sandpiper
Is the 2010 Forest River Sandpiper reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2010 Forest River Sandpiper, close to a typical Sandpiper model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Forest River Sandpiper?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Forest River Sandpiper have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and suspension.
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