Stop using nowVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 4, 2019
Dynamax Isata 2018: Unintended Shift Risk - Stop Using Now
Forest River recalls 2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles with column shift for unintended transmission shifts causing rollaway. Owners must contact for free software update and BTSI inspection.
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
“Dynamax Isata 2018: Unintended Shift Risk - Stop Using Now.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224735-dynamax-isata-2018-unintended-shift-risk-stop-using-now. Based on NHTSA recall #19V295000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V295000).
Forest River, Inc. recalled certain 2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles with a column shifter because the transmission can shift out of PARK without pressing the brake or using the key, increasing rollaway risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on November 4, 2019.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Forest River
Product: Dynamax Isata
Model Year: 2018
Chassis: RAM
Shifter Type: Column shifter
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474.
The hazard
Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Forest River, Inc. has 413 other recalls on record since September 30, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Forest River Pause Trailer Recall (October 20, 2026), the Forest River Campsite Reserve Recall (October 19, 2026), and the Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer Recall (October 16, 2026). NHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2018 DYNAMAX ISATA, with the latest received on July 15, 2024.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Dynamax Isata models with column shift built on RAM chassis. The recall began May 6, 2019.
Brand
Forest River
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Vehicle Now
The vehicle can shift out of park without braking or key in ignition, risking unintended rollaway.
Contact Chrysler Customer Service
Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free software update and BTSI inspection.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0993.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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