| Issue ID | 801500 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10342786 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SANDPIPER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/07/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A fracture of spring shackle plates on the suspension of a fifth wheel recreational vehicle. The fractured shackle connects the leading edge of the rear axle spring to the center mounted equalizer. One set on passenger side has fractured, one set on the drivers side has elongated holes. Have not repaired the unit as of yet. Found this after returning from a camping trip traveling over interstate highways. Unsure of the exact moment of failure, but am certain it was in tact before leaving from home. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILFORD, MI |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FSAD296JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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