2024 Forest River Sandpiper, 2024 Forest River Sierra Recall: Axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability
NHTSA campaign 23V559000 · Service Brakes · filed Aug 7, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sandpiper, and Sierra fifth wheels. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability.
The risk
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Sandpiper | 2024 |
| Forest River | Sierra | 2024 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V559000 (manufacturer number 3-1665). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.