This RV is a Manufactured defect Nightmare through Estimates and Insurance Estimate and inspection have 15 defects from [XXX] with over 50 pictures showing Manufacturing defects and inspection from Progressive Insurance found over 53 itemize report with what was wrong with the trailer with over 100 pictures. We had to voluntary surrender this RV to Huntington National bank because no one would help us with the expense to fix this trailer and upon returning this trailer The heating unit of the climate control proceeded to go out and this was the finally thing that pushed me to surrender. Plus now the refrigerator will not open all the way up to remove drawers to clean refrigerator or stay open when needed. Upon pick up the rear bedroom slider would not go in so they pushed it in so they could tow it and is now broken. The driver was warned about the falling of the underneath of the rear trailer and all the problems we were having and he could see that this trailer for being 2 years old was falling apart! I already reported to you the underneath, of this trailer and you have the report! I don’t know what you can do with all this information and reports I was told to send this to you! One more thing if we would have been given an inspection before this trailer was delivered we would have taken this unit. We also had extended Warranty that the bank sent over because we were not given any warranty paperwork about this trailer and looking through was a waste of money and they would not fix manufacturing defects. Warranty says 1year but we thought we were protected under the law of 24,000 miles or 2 year which I believe is our warrant in our state? Forest River says it’s owner fault of manufacturing defects? warrant INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The worst 2024 Forest River Sandpiper problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
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Recalls 2
Structure: body: step/ladder
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
- Risk
- Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1‑574‑825‑4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1‑260‑499‑2100), Cedar Creek (1‑260‑593‑4000), Impression (1‑574‑327‑2716), Pause (1‑574‑327‑2681), Puma (1‑574‑642‑0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1‑574‑534‑4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1‑574‑534‑3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.
Recall number 25V245000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sandpiper, and Sierra fifth wheels. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability.
- Risk
- Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1‑574‑534‑4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 3-1665.
Recall number 23V559000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Forest River Sandpiper 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold...
- Generic counter top repair instructions for reference
- Generic counter top repair instructions for reference.
- This is a LCI authored document in which clarifies the axles' bearing grease frequently asked questions
- Technical Document of how to diag
What 2024 Forest River Sandpiper owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Sandpiper. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the rear of the RV became detached and inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The ladder bracket attached to the rear of the RV was not installed into anything structural it was only attached to the RV fiberglass using 4 small screws. When I attempted to climb onto the roof the bracket broke off the RV causing me to fall appx 8-10 to the ground. I was injured as a result of the fall and I needed to go to an Emergency Room for tests and treatment. This ladder is extremely unsafe and will cause bodily harm possibly death to anyone that uses it.
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Questions about the 2024 Forest River Sandpiper
Is the 2024 Forest River Sandpiper reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2024 Forest River Sandpiper, 1.5 times a typical Sandpiper model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Forest River Sandpiper?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2024 Forest River Sandpiper have?
2 recalls, covering structure and service brakes.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Forest River Sandpiper body?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V245000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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