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2017 Forest River Sandstorm problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2017 Forest River Sandstorm — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Sandstorm years?

Sandstorm NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted4 complaints2008: 1 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 4 complaints2014: 1 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Sandstorm NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Forest River Sandstorm problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2017 Forest River Sandstorm have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V117000OtherFebruary 24, 2017 · 98 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Stealth recreational vehicles, model CSFTFQ2817G-67 and Sandstorm recreational vehicles, model CSCT282GSLR-67. The liquid propane (LP) line under the vehicle may be damaged from contact with the axle, causing it to leak.

Consequence

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-02082017-0321.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“HAD A BLOW OUT ON 1 OUT OF 4 TIRES WITH LESS THAT 1200 MILES AND APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS OLD. I WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE TIRE BLEW AND IMMEDIATELY SHREDDED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY TRAVEL TRAILER. I HAD CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE LEAVING MY HOUSE AND ALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 28, 2017

2017 Forest River Sandstorm — common questions

Is the 2017 Forest River Sandstorm reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Forest River Sandstorm have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Forest River Sandstorm. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.