2016 Forest River Sandstorm recalls and problems

The 2016 Forest River Sandstorm has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Forest River Sandstorm vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Forest River Sandstorm recalls

Recall 15V-831: Equipment

Reported Dec 10, 2015 · 721 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

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.

Recall 15V-359: Suspension

Reported Jun 9, 2015 · 1,497 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

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.

2016 Forest River Sandstorm problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other1

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Recent 2016 Forest River Sandstorm complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Aug 8, 2016
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. Unfortunately, the unit was not cleaned after manufacturing and the layer of plastic pieces that had fallen on top of the heater melted and caused literally the entire unit to fill with smoke. (We had to remove the front cover to access the heater where the problem was occurring.) I had turned the heater…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Forest River Sandstorm have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Forest River Sandstorm: 15V-831 (equipment), 15V-359 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Forest River Sandstorm?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (1 reports).

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.