2017 Forest River Sandstorm recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Stealth recreational vehicles, model CSFTFQ2817G-67 and Sandstorm recreational vehicles, model CSCT282GSLR-67. The liquid propane (LP) line under the vehicle may be damaged from contact with the axle, causing it to leak.
What could happen: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
The fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-02082017-0321.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2017 SANDSTORM.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 17V117000 (manufacturer code 67-02082017-0321).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-909-873-3777.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Summary: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Stealth recreational vehicles, model CSFTFQ2817G-67 and Sandstorm recreational vehicles, model CSCT282GSLR-67. The liquid propane (LP) line under the vehicle may be damaged from contact with the axle, causing it to leak.
Consequence: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-02082017-0321.
Notes: 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.safercar.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2017 Forest River Sandstorm owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
08/03/2017 · Wheels / tires
HAD A BLOW OUT ON 1 OUT OF 4 TIRES WITH LESS THAT 1200 MILES AND APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS OLD. I WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE TIRE BLEW AND IMMEDIATELY SHREDDED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY TRAVEL TRAILER. I HAD CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE LEAVING MY HOUSE AND ALL TIRES WERE INFLATED TO THE RECOMMENDED 80PS COLDI. THE LOADED TR…