Tl* the contact owns a 2014 forest river sandstorm trailer. While the trailer was undergoing routine maintenace, it was discovered that the frame had stress cracks. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame had several cracks and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic stated that the equipment was unsafe for usage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The equipment had no VIN or failure mileage.
The worst 2014 Forest River Sandstorm problems
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Equipment
- What is wrong
- Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
- Risk
- If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1‑574‑389‑4600 or Dometic at 1‑888‑447‑0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Recall number 13V203000 · Recall details
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Is the 2014 Forest River Sandstorm reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Forest River Sandstorm, close to a typical Sandstorm model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Forest River Sandstorm?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2014 Forest River Sandstorm have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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