2013 Forest River Sandstorm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sandstorm years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Sandstorm. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Sandstorm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Forest River Sandstorm 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 | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Forest River Sandstorm recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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.
2013 forest river sandstorm. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle axles and brake problems. *smd the consumer noticed one of the tires was low, and air was put in the tire, one month later, the consumer and his wife were faced with a water issue. The rv was taken to a repair facility for the water…
Other Forest River Sandstorm years
← 2012 Sandstorm · 2014 Sandstorm →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sandstorm | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Sandstorm | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Sandstorm | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 Sandstorm | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Sandstorm | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Sandstorm | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Sandstorm | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Sandstorm | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Sandstorm | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 Sandstorm | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Sandstorm | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Sandstorm | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Sandstorm?
Owners most often report equipment, power train, suspension problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Sandstorm?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Forest River Sandstorm a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sandstorm model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.