2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX

2 recalls — 2 complaints — 4 TSBs

17V724000 Nov 17, 2017
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dynamax recreational vehicles, models ISC24FWM, ISC24RWM, ISC24FWMCD and ISC24CBM. If the vehicle is parked with the engine running, carbon monoxide may enter the passenger cabin through open windows or other openings in the floor.
Consequence
If carbon monoxide enters the passenger cabin, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install stainless steel exhaust tips to lengthen the exhaust, free of charge. The began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0565.
583 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
16V552000 Jul 25, 2016
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Dynamax and Coachmen Pursuit recreational vehicles and 2016-2017 Freelander and Orion recreational vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presen... Read more
Consequence
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Dynamax customer service at 1-574-262-3474, Pursuit customer service at 1-574-825-8305 (east of the Missi... Read more
1,330 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 31, 2017
Incident date: May 24, 2017
THE ONAN DIESEL GENSET IS INSTALLED WITH THE LOWER ACCESS HATCH OF THE GENSET BLOCKED BY THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FOR ROUTINE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PER THE ONAN GUIDELINES DUE TO SHODDY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF DYNAMAX.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 31, 2017
Incident date: May 24, 2017
THE ONAN DIESEL GENSET IS INSTALLED WITH THE LOWER ACCESS HATCH OF THE GENSET BLOCKED BY THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FOR ROUTINE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PER THE ONAN GUIDELINES DUE TO SHODDY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF DYNAMAX.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
200000 WHEELS1
511388 Jul 23, 2021
200000 WHEELS
The flanged wheel lug nuts on your vehicle may have been over-torqued during service to an incorrect torque specification in the Service & Owner's manuals. A yielded wheel stud may eventually break, which could lead to a wheel separating fr
551332 Apr 28, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The add on component separates the tail light signal from an actual brake signal so the customers no longer need to mess with their brake controller when towing as the Freightliner M2 Chassis applies brake signal to the four-way flashers, w
550459 Oct 30, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The neutral wire may be improperly stripped and the connection to the generator may not be properly secured with the wire nut.
550459 Oct 30, 2017
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
The neutral wire may be improperly stripped and the connection to the generator may not be properly secured with the wire nut.

FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX across all model years (2012–2018).

16 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FOREST RIVER DYNAMAX — Year by Year

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