FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER (2024) recall — Service Brakes
Forest River recalls 2024 Sandpiper fifth wheels due to potential axle installation error reducing braking ability. Owners should contact customer service for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Sandpiper fifth wheels because the axle might be installed backwards, which could reduce braking ability and increase crash risk. This affects owners who received the vehicle after August 28, 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81703-forest-river-2024-sandpiper-service-brakes-recall-reduced-braking-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81703-forest-river-2024-sandpiper-service-brakes-recall-reduced-braking-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V559000
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“Forest River 2024 Sandpiper Service Brakes Recall: Reduced Braking Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81703-forest-river-2024-sandpiper-service-brakes-recall-reduced-braking-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V559000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V559000).
Why it’s dangerous
The axle may be installed backwards, which reduces braking ability. This means the vehicle might take longer to stop, increasing crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Forest River Sandpiper fifth wheels are affected. Those who have the vehicle installed with the axle backwards face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Sandpiper fifth wheel was purchased after August 28, 2023. The recall covers vehicles with the axle potentially installed incorrectly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Forest River at 1-574-534-4574 to schedule a free axle repair.
Get Free Repair
Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle at no cost to fix the installation error.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 3-1665.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The axle may be installed backwards, which reduces braking ability and increases crash risk.
When was this recall announced?
Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2024 Sandpiper fifth wheel was purchased after August 28, 2023.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V559000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 23V559000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 3-1665. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V559000 (July 8, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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