2010 Forest River Sandpiper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sandpiper years
- Not enough data 6th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Forest River Sandpiper. That ranks 6th out of 29 Sandpiper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Forest River Sandpiper recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05282015-0042.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Forest river is recalling model year 2010 sierra and sandpiper recreational travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." on the tire loading information placard and the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) placard the ccc is equal to the gvwr except for the fifth wheel trailers. There is a preloaded weight for the weight of the tripod support frame that the hitch plate rests on while being weighed.
Risk: The unit may be overloaded and cause tire failure which may lead to a crash.
Fix: Customers must take their unit to a forest river dealer to have it weighed empty and dry at a certified weight scale and the information recorded on the enclosed card and mailed to forest river customer service department to receive the correct placard. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-3167.
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.
While on our 1st camping trip, we smelled something electrical burning. Upon investigation, i found the 50amp electrical land line burned up at the plug. We cut our trip short and immediately came home. I attempted to have forest river authorize a repair locally, but they wanted me to return to the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 forest river sandpiper rv. The contact stated that the brackets that held the water holding tank was bent and fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Forest River Sandpiper?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Forest River Sandpiper?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.