2025 Forest River Sandpiper Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 18, 2026 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sandpiper years
Not enough data 15th of 29 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Forest River Sandpiper. That ranks 15th out of 29 Sandpiper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Forest River Sandpiper problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%———
Unknown or Other1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2025 Forest River Sandpiper recalls (1)

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Structure:body:step/ladderApr 14, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V245000 · 4,179 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.

Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

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.

We have repeatedly reported to both the manufacturer and the dealership that there are multiple screws and staples protruding throughout the RV, creating an ongoing safety hazard. These issues were present from the time of purchase and have been documented during prior service visits. The RV has…

Structure · received Apr 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11732097

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Forest River Sandpiper?

Owners most often report structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Forest River Sandpiper?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.