repaired · 2023 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Forest River SandpiperProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2021 Forest River Sandpiper, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-378 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Forest River Sandpiper has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 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.
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
2021 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.
We traveled from Clermont, FL to Green Cove Springs, FL. We went through some construction, and when driving, we noticed the passenger side back bunk slide was sitting out from the camper. Then, when we arrived at the campground, we saw our axles were completely shifted to the driver's side. The…
Traveling home from Arkansas towing our RV. No difficulties noted pulled RV.Traveled only DOT roads never boondocking in which case not been taken off road. When pulling out of a Bucees in Pigeon Forge our rear driver side wheels went over a scooped curb. Did not feel it but my husband the driver…
Own a 2021 Sandpiper?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.