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2000 Forest River SandpiperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2000 Forest River Sandpiper, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Forest River Sandpiper has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2000 Forest River Sandpiper recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-085 · Mar 5, 2007 · 128,000 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Sandpiper year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sandpiper median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'24'25'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sandpiper owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FOREST RIVER SHASTA RV (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING FROM 0-5 MPH. LATER, HE NOTICED THE FRAME WAS CRACKED ABOVE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE SPRING SHACKLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR…
Complaint 10339999 · Jun 25, 2010
A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT MY FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER 5TH WHEEL RV TRAILER I HAD FOUND THAT THE DOOR FRAME TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR WAS CRACKING. I TOOK THE RV BACK TO THE DEALER, FAMILY FUN RV, FOR INSPECTION AND WARRANTY REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD ORDERED ME A NEW DOOR AND FRAME. SOON…
Complaint 10132177 · Aug 10, 2005

Own a 2000 Sandpiper?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.