The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V559000·Announced 2023-08-07

2024 Forest River Sierra and Sandpiper Braking System Defect

Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Sierra and Sandpiper fifth wheels due to backwards axle installation that reduces braking ability and increases crash risk. Dealers will reinstall the axle at no cost.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a safety-critical brake system defect caused by backwards axle installation, which reduces braking ability and creates a significant risk of crashes. However, no injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported. This fits the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' category.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Sierra and Sandpiper fifth-wheel trailers. The axle may be installed backwards during manufacturing, reducing the vehicle's braking ability.

A backwards-installed axle reduces braking function. This increases the distance required to stop the vehicle and raises the risk of a crash.

Approximately 40 units are affected. Owners can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's recall number is 3-1665. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 28, 2023.

For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER, SIERRA
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
40

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SANDPIPER
  • SIERRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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