Vehicle recall 10V460000 · October 8, 2010
Forest River Sandpiper and Sierra
On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 sandpiper and sierra trailers equipped with dexter axles. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
- Consequence
- These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and/or compromising the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Forest river is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on January 6, 2011. Owners may contact forest river's warranty department at 1-574-534-3167 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V460000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 8, 2010
- Filed by
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 6, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 92
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Sandpiper (2011): 2011
- Forest River Sierra (2011): 2011
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