Forest River Sandpiper 2004

Model Sandpiper made in 2004 by Forest River got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
10V454000FOREST RIVER, INC. V (Vehicle)220701/28/2011ODIFOREST RIVER, INC.10/01/201010/06/2010
Defect SummaryForest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. the plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Consequence SummaryAn overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryForest river is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. the safety recall began on january 28, 2011. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
08V346000FOREST RIVER, INC. V (Vehicle)11/07/2008ODIFOREST RIVER, INC.07/07/200807/29/2008
Defect SummaryForest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence SummaryIf this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryForest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - BODY
01/20/201340000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 forest river sandpiper sport trailer. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the all thread bolt that held the propane tanks became unscrewed at the base of the frame. as a result, the propane tanks became loose, rolled off the vehicle and under the trailer. the contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since they stated that it was something that the contact needed to continuously check to make sure it was not becoming loose. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 40,000.
01/20/201340000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2004 forest river sandpiper sport trailer. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the all thread bolt that held the propane tanks became unscrewed at the base of the frame. as a result, the propane tanks became loose, rolled off the vehicle and under the trailer. the contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since they stated that it was something that the contact needed to continuously check to make sure it was not becoming loose. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 40,000. kmj
01/20/201340000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2004 forest river sandpiper sport trailer. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the all tread bolt that holds the propane tanks came unscrew at the base of the frame. as a result, the propane tanks became loose, rolled off and under the trailer. the contact was able to maintained control of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since they stated that it was something that the contact needed to continuously check to make sure its not coming loose. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 40,000. pm