Body: step/ladder
Risk. Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2024 Forest River Sandpiper, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-245 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2026. Updated daily.
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Risk. Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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