2005 Forest River Sandpiper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sandpiper years
- Not enough data 1st of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper. That is the most of any Sandpiper model year in the database (29 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Forest River Sandpiper problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Forest River Sandpiper recalls (2)
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Equipment
Problem: 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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest 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.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Forest 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 sandpiper t235 manufactured by horse river. The contact states that she is having problems with the trailer such as trailer hitch/the queen size bed/zipper in the back, stable check levers/the water heater, which does not have hot water/the heater/the microwave with burn…
(2) tires failed within 50 miles of my home, causing considerable damage to my rv. *nm
While towing trailer out of the desert, the tongue of the trailer bent to a 45 degree angle causing the trailer to drop down and caused the propane bottles to crack and the gas started to leak. *nm the jackstands broke underneath and the front of trailer got stuck in the sand. *bf *nm
The tongue on the consumer's 2005 forest river sandpiper bent causing the propane bottles to break and leak. *nm the front of the trailer started to drag and ripped off the jackstands underneath the trailer. The side wheels appeared to be bent because of a bend in the frame. *sc *jb
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper?
Owners most often report equipment, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sandpiper model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.