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2024 Forest River Sandstorm problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2024 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.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Sandstorm years?

Sandstorm NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 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, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2024 Forest River Sandstorm have recalls?

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

23V739000Electrical SystemNovember 3, 2023 · 24 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sandstorm, Stealth, and 2024 Shockwave travel trailers. The wire routed from the 50AMP inlet to the transfer switch in the distribution panel is the incorrect gauge, which may cause the wire to melt.

Consequence

A melted wire may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the incorrect 10-gauge wire with a 6-gauge wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-951-357-2327. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-1700.

2024 Forest River Sandstorm — common questions

Is the 2024 Forest River Sandstorm reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Forest River Sandstorm have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 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.