Recall 10V460 covers 92 2011 Forest River Sandpiper and Sierra trailers for axle spindle weld cracks. Repair is free at a franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 92 2011 Sandpiper and Sierra trailers equipped with Dexter axles because cracks can form in the spindle weld. If the crack spreads, the spindle can detach from the axle tube and separate the wheel end from the trailer, which creates a road hazard and compromises driver control; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The axle assembly on the 2011 Forest River Sandpiper and Sierra trailers supports the trailer's weight and keeps the wheels aligned as they roll. The spindle is the wheel-end section of the axle, the part the hub and wheel bearings ride on. A weld at that spindle ties the wheel-end hardware back into the axle tube.
On affected trailers equipped with Dexter axles, cracks form in the spindle weld. A cracked weld means the spindle is no longer held to the axle assembly as designed. As the trailer moves, that damaged joint carries road load through a weakened connection, so the wheel-end assembly no longer has the support it needs.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a sound, vibration, or visible lean to confirm the defect before having the axle assembly checked under recall 10V460.
Who's affected?
Sandpiper and Sierra are the two trailer lines tied to the same drive axle component.
| 2011 Forest River Sandpiper | drive axle |
|---|---|
| 2011 Forest River Sierra | drive axle |
| Units affected | 92 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
Cracks in the axle can grow until the spindle detaches from the axle tube. If the wheel end separates from the vehicle, it creates a road hazard, compromises driver control, and increases crash risk. Schedule the axle inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Forest River Sandpiper or Sierra is included in this recall.
- Call Forest River's warranty department at 1-574-534-3167 for current instructions before towing the trailer.
- Ask Forest River about the Dexter axle serial-number inspection and free axle replacement that fixes the cracked spindle weld risk.
- Bring any recall notice or service records, and reference recall number 10V460 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until Forest River or the service location confirms whether the axle serial number is included.
What happens at the repair
The repair path is an axle serial number check. At the dealer, a Forest River technician inspects the Dexter axle serial number on the 2011 Sandpiper or Sierra trailer. If the axle falls within the affected serial number range, the axle is replaced free of charge. The source remedy says the safety recall began on January 6, 2011, and replacement of the axle is performed free of charge. Call Forest River's warranty department or the dealer before bringing the trailer in so the service desk can confirm parts and handling for your VIN.
Timeline
| October 8, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 6, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V460?
Recall 10V460 covers 92 2011 Forest River Sandpiper and Sierra trailers equipped with Dexter axles. Cracks can form in the spindle weld, letting the spindle detach from the axle tube and separate the wheel end from the trailer. Forest River and Dexter Axle will inspect the axle serial number and replace affected axles for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Forest River Sandpiper or Sierra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 10V460. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River's warranty department at 1-574-534-3167 to arrange the Dexter axle serial number inspection. Reference recall 10V460 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says axle replacement will be performed free of charge when the Dexter axle serial number falls within the affected range.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is wheel-end separation from the trailer. If spindle-weld cracks spread, the spindle can detach from the axle tube, creating a road hazard and reducing driver control. Forest River's free repair path is axle serial number inspection, followed by axle replacement when required.
What if I bought my Forest River trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your 2011 Forest River Sandpiper or Sierra is included, then ask a Forest River dealer or Forest River's warranty department to verify the Dexter axle serial number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V460000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-3167 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V460 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V460000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →