The contact owns a 2012 Forest River Sandpiper. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the passenger’s side wheels separated from the trailer. The vehicle was towed from the scene and diagnosed but was not repaired. The contact stated that the trailer axle label showed a 12,000 pounds weight capacity. The contact was concerned since the trailer’s dry weight was 12,000 pounds. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and was still awaiting a response. A failure mileage was not provided.
The worst 2012 Forest River Sandpiper problems
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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
What 2012 Forest River Sandpiper owners say
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Questions about the 2012 Forest River Sandpiper
Is the 2012 Forest River Sandpiper reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Forest River Sandpiper, fewer than a typical Sandpiper model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Forest River Sandpiper?
Wheels, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2012 Forest River Sandpiper have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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