2019 DYNAMAX ISATA
2 recalls, 9 complaints - 6 TSBs
19V902000 Dec 18, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dynamax Isata motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, extending or retracting the slide room unexpectedly.
Consequence
If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-1030.
19V294000 Apr 12, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes built on a RAM cab chassis. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules.
Consequence
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and FCA US dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 19, 2025
Incident date: May 12, 2025
My paint job is peeling away. I can not even wash my car with out it flicking off.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 4, 2022
Incident date: Feb 8, 2022
Traveling on a busy interstate, traffic limited to one lane because of construction. Traffic stopped, instructed by law enforcement to turn off vehicle to wait. Shortly after, traffic started moving but our vehicle would not start. After stopping traffic for about 15 minutes the vehicle finally s... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 4, 2022
Incident date: Feb 8, 2022
Traveling on a busy interstate, traffic limited to one lane because of construction. Traffic stopped, instructed by law enforcement to turn off vehicle to wait. Shortly after, traffic started moving but our vehicle would not start. After stopping traffic for about 15 minutes the vehicle finally s... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 19, 2020
Incident date: Oct 16, 2020
I HAVE HAD 2 FRONT WHEEL SIMULATORS SEPARATE FROM THE WHEELS WHILE OPERATING SAID VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PRIOR TO EACH TRIP I PERSONALLY INSPECTED THE WHEEL SIMULATORS FOR PROPER ATTACHMENT AND SECURITY. MY CONCERN IS THE HAZARD THESE FAILURES TO OTHER MOTORISTS ON THE HIGHWAY AS WELL AS THE EX... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 3, 2020
Incident date: Sep 18, 2020
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE FOR COACH BATTERIES FELL ON TO THE DRIVE LINE AND STARTED A FIRE WHICH MELTED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND CAUSED FURTHER DAMAGE UNDER THE COACH. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT VERY QUICKLY AT THE SHOP WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO HOOK UP A TOW BAR ON THIS NEW RV. (THEY HAD FULLY ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 3, 2020
Incident date: Sep 18, 2020
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE FOR COACH BATTERIES FELL ON TO THE DRIVE LINE AND STARTED A FIRE WHICH MELTED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND CAUSED FURTHER DAMAGE UNDER THE COACH. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT VERY QUICKLY AT THE SHOP WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO HOOK UP A TOW BAR ON THIS NEW RV. (THEY HAD FULLY ... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Oct 3, 2020
Incident date: Sep 18, 2020
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE FOR COACH BATTERIES FELL ON TO THE DRIVE LINE AND STARTED A FIRE WHICH MELTED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND CAUSED FURTHER DAMAGE UNDER THE COACH. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT VERY QUICKLY AT THE SHOP WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO HOOK UP A TOW BAR ON THIS NEW RV. (THEY HAD FULLY ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 3, 2020
Incident date: Aug 3, 2020
NHTSA RECALL: 19V902 DYNAMAX - FOREST RIVER AND DEALER NETWORK ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO SCHEDULE A TIMELY APPOINTMENT TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE REFERENCED RECALL. DEALS DO NOT WANT TO SCHEDULE THE WORK PROMPTLY BECAUSE WE DID NOT PURCHASE THE UNIT FROM THEM. FOREST RIVER INDICATES THEY CAN NOT MODIFY ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 3, 2020
Incident date: Aug 3, 2020
NHTSA RECALL: 19V902 DYNAMAX - FOREST RIVER AND DEALER NETWORK ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO SCHEDULE A TIMELY APPOINTMENT TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE REFERENCED RECALL. DEALS DO NOT WANT TO SCHEDULE THE WORK PROMPTLY BECAUSE WE DID NOT PURCHASE THE UNIT FROM THEM. FOREST RIVER INDICATES THEY CAN NOT MODIFY ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 DYNAMAX ISATA
6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
511570
Jan 4, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
According to the Interim Recall Notice Received by Mercedes-Benz concerning 22V796: "Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, a component of the park lock system might wear extraordinarily due to specific driver pa
511570
Jan 4, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
According to the Interim Recall Notice Received by Mercedes-Benz concerning 22V796: "Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, a component of the park lock system might wear extraordinarily due to specific driver pa
511312
Mar 24, 2021
200000 WHEELS
As per Mercedes Interim Recall Notice 21V042, one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of the Electronic Stability Control control unit functions. If ESP
551097
Oct 28, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The valve stem sensors may become damaged during travel and potentially display an inaccurate reading to the operator.
511083
Sep 9, 2019
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that a defect related to a motor vehicle emissions control system may exist on certain Model Year 2016-2018 Sprinter models. Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. (MBC) theref
510956
Jul 1, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. The windows will be remedied by a Forest River Dealer.
DYNAMAX ISATA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DYNAMAX ISATA across all model years (1997, 2024).
37
Total Recalls
28
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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