- The problem
- Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600,
Vehicle safety record
2001 Forest River Sandpiper Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2001 Forest River Sandpiper with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2000 has 0 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Sandpiper year, for its age
#268 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Forest River Sandpiper problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Forest River Sandpiper recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 2001 Forest River Sandpiper
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2001 5Th wheel rv trailer made by forest river elkart indiana badly cracked frame causing tire blowout untowable had to be carried on aflat bed truck to the repair shop diagnosis factory defect costing over $2000 to repair plus 3 damaged tires need to be replaced forest river don't want to pay more than $850 2 other defects need repair( 1 )bedroom slideout is loosing its bottom (2 )maine and opposite room slideouts inch out when traveling on highway major safety concern. *Tr
Frame cracks in hitch pin box of 5th wheel trailer, transport canada inspection report said this unit should not have been on highway. *Ak
Dometic refrigerator recall - won't replace anything until the middle of april. Which means our camper has no refrigerator is out of commission!!! This should be fixed immediately. *Jb
200 Forest river sandpiper passenger side tire blew out. *Ts *jb
Forest River Sandpiper: every year compared
All Sandpiper years2001 Forest River Sandpiper vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Forest River Sandpiper | 4 | 1 | C | |
| 2001 Forest River Georgetown | 7 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Motorhome | 3 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Reflection | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Salem | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River All American Sport | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Cedar Creek | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Forest River Sandpiper
Does the 2001 Forest River Sandpiper have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Forest River Sandpiper: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Forest River Sandpiper?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), equipment & accessories (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Forest River Sandpiper had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 1, 2006 and the latest on March 31, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Forest River Sandpiper a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Forest River Sandpiper year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Sandpiper years have the most complaints?
2001 (4), 2009 (2). See every Forest River Sandpiper year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Forest River Sandpiper has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data