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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 4, 2019

DYNAMAX ISATA (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Forest River is recalling 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes with potential brake fluid leaks due to corroded ferrules. Owners should contact FCA US for free brake hose replacement.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #19V294000VehicleForest River ›
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What happened, in plain English

Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes that may have brake hoses without corrosion protection. If the ferrules corrode, brake fluid could leak, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223673-forest-river-2019-dynamax-isata-motorhomes-brake-fluid-leak-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223673-forest-river-2019-dynamax-isata-motorhomes-brake-fluid-leak-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V294000

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“Forest River 2019 Dynamax Isata Motorhomes: Brake Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223673-forest-river-2019-dynamax-isata-motorhomes-brake-fluid-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V294000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V294000).

Why it’s dangerous

Corroded ferrules in brake hoses can cause brake fluid leaks. This leads to loss of braking power, which increases crash risk during normal driving conditions.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes built on RAM cab chassis are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without brake hose inspections face higher crash risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes built on RAM cab chassis. The recall started May 6, 2019, and affects specific brake hose models.

  • Brand
    Forest River
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact FCA US

    Call 1-800-853-1403 to have brake hoses inspected and replaced if necessary.

  2. Get brake hoses checked

    FCA US dealers will inspect brake hoses and replace them for free if corrosion is found.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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 55-0992.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The brake hoses may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules, which can lead to corrosion and brake fluid leaks.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhome built on a RAM cab chassis.

What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?

Contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474 for free brake hose replacement.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 19V294000 — Forest River Forest River

Hello,

I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V294000 from Forest River.

The official recall notice states: 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 55-0992.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V294000 (December 4, 2019)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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