2024 Forest River Sandpiper & 2024 Forest River Sierra recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sandpiper, and Sierra fifth wheels. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability.
💥 The risk
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 3-1665.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V559000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 3-1665
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 40
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 28, 2023
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.