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2014 Forest River Sandstorm

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Structure
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

1 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2016
Structure

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…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #10935455

Official recalls

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13V203000 · Equipment

May 17, 2013

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 Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Consequence & remedy

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 information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

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NHTSA investigations

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