2016 Forest River Sandpiper problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Sandpiper years?

Sandpiper NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Forest River Sandpiper problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	50%	▼ down
Body & Structure	1	50%	— flat

Does the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V756000OtherNovember 22, 2017 · 365,885 units

Defect

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

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

15V480000OtherJuly 30, 2015 · 207 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Sandpiper and Sierra recreational vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, to July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels with an inaccurate gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 567, "Certification."

Consequence

Inaccurate weight information can mislead an owner as to the vehicle's weight carrying capacity which could result in vehicle overloading and a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new set of corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-8386. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-07292015-0067.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROADS IN COLORADO AND A CAR FLAGGED ME DOWN STATING MY HOLDING TANKS FELL OFF THE TRAILER I LOOKED AN THE FRONT HOLDING TANK HAD FALLEN OFF SOMEWHERE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDS ON BRACKETS HOLDING TANK IN PLACE. THIS IS A 60 GALLON TANK THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 4, 2018

“WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE LIVING ROOM SLIDE OUT COMES OUT APROX 4 INCHES DURING TRANSIT. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES TO EXIST WHICH IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AND HAZARD TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 1, 2016

2016 Forest River Sandpiper — common questions

Is the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2016 compare to other Sandpiper years?

What are the most common 2016 Forest River Sandpiper problems?

Does the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2016 Forest River Sandpiper — common questions

Is the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper reliable?

Does the 2016 Forest River Sandpiper have recalls?

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