Forest River Sandpiper 2011
Model Sandpiper made in 2011 by Forest River got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2011
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
10V460000 | FOREST RIVER, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 92 | MFR | FOREST RIVER, INC. | 10/08/2010 | 10/08/2010 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 sandpiper and sierra trailers equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and/or compromising the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Forest river is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact forest river's warranty department at 1-574-534-3167 or dexter axle at 1-800-2164. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners 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 . |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STRUCTURE | |||
04/10/2011 | 150 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 forest river sandstorm (n/a). the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the rubber sealing underneath a slide-out in the living room was incomplete, allowing vapors from outside to enter. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the sealing was repaired, but the failure continued to a lessor degree. the failure mileage was 150. sm. |