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Official recall

23V-559 recall: Forest River Sandpiper

The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability.

This campaign

Campaign number
23V-559
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Report received
August 7, 2023

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The problem

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.

The safety risk

Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on August 7, 2023.

Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 23V-559 at NHTSA

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