--- title: "Does my Forest River Sandpiper have a recall?" kind: "answer" slug: "does-my-forest-river-sandpiper-have-a-recall" url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/answers/does-my-forest-river-sandpiper-have-a-recall" markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/answers/does-my-forest-river-sandpiper-have-a-recall.md" --- # Does my Forest River Sandpiper have a recall? Recall answers explain official NHTSA recalls and a VIN check. A model-year campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not recalls. Some Forest River Sandpiper years have official NHTSA recalls on file, and some do not. Open your year, then confirm the VIN at NHTSA and with a dealer. ## Forest River Sandpiper Official recalls for the Forest River Sandpiper come from NHTSA. - 2018: NHTSA has 2 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/sandpiper/2018) - 2019: NHTSA has 1 recall on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/sandpiper/2019) - 2020: NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/sandpiper/2020) - 2021: NHTSA has 1 recall on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/sandpiper/2021) - 2024: NHTSA has 2 recalls on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/sandpiper/2024) - 2025: NHTSA has 1 recall on file for this model year. [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/sandpiper/2025) - 25V-245: 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. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-245) - 23V-559: 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. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-559) - 21V-378: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-378) - 18V-624: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat. [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-624) - 17V-756: 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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-756) - 17V-808: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Sandpiper and Sierra recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may incorrectly indicate the recommended tire pressure to be 110psi, however, the actual tire pressure should be 95psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." [campaign](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-808) ## Questions ### Does my Forest River Sandpiper have a recall? It depends on the year, and then on the VIN. NHTSA has recalls on file for the Forest River Sandpiper in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024, and 2025. NHTSA has no recalls on file for 2020. Check the VIN at NHTSA, then ask a dealer to confirm. A campaign on a model year does not mean your VIN is included. ### Which Forest River Sandpiper campaigns does NHTSA have on file? NHTSA lists 25V-245, 23V-559, 21V-378, 18V-624, 17V-756, and 17V-808. Open the matching year page for the summary. A campaign on a year does not mean your VIN is included. ### How do I know if my Forest River Sandpiper VIN is included? Enter the VIN at https://www.rigfixhq.com/vin-check to see the make, model, and year, and the campaigns on file for that model year. Confirm the exact VIN at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof your VIN is included. If NHTSA shows a campaign, call a Forest River dealer and ask them to confirm the repair. ### Where are the Forest River Sandpiper year pages? Forest River Sandpiper has a page for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025. Start at the model page, then open the year that matches your RV or tow vehicle. 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