2016 Forest River Sandstorm Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sandstorm years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Forest River Sandstorm. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Sandstorm model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Forest River Sandstorm recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
Risk: If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-12072015-0119.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor 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 inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
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.
Our initial outing in our new 2016 sandstorm 24gslcwas to a friend's home, our unit parked on their driveway and ended with pulling two sleeping children from a completely smoke engulfed unit. It was 100+ degrees the day we purchased our sandstorm thus did not inspect the heater, only the ac…
Other Forest River Sandstorm years
← 2014 Sandstorm · 2017 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 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 Sandstorm | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Sandstorm | 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 2016 Forest River Sandstorm?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Forest River Sandstorm?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.