2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM
The 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM, potentially affecting up to 9,526 vehicles.
Recall 13V203000 — EQUIPMENT
| 9,526 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and...
Consequence: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM TRAILER. WHILE THE TRAILER WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENACE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME HAD STRESS CRACKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME HAD SEVERAL CRACKS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE EQUIPMENT WAS UNSAFE FOR USAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE EQUIPMENT HAD NO VIN OR FAILURE MILEAGE.
Safety Rating for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM
- 2012 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM — 1 complaint
- 2013 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM — 4 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM (current)
- 2016 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM — 1 complaint
- 2017 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM — 1 complaint
- 2018 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM — 1 complaint
- 2019 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM — 1 complaint
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints