DYNAMAX ISATA (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Forest River recalls 2017-2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles with leaking water pumps that could cause engine compartment fires. Owners must have water pumps replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles because their water pumps may leak coolant, increasing the risk of engine fire. This affects vehicles with specific model codes built on RAM chassis with Cummins engines. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224736-dynamax-isata-2017-2018-water-pump-recall-engine-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224736-dynamax-isata-2017-2018-water-pump-recall-engine-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V707000
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“Dynamax Isata 2017-2018 Water Pump Recall: Engine Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224736-dynamax-isata-2017-2018-water-pump-recall-engine-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V707000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V707000).
Why it’s dangerous
The water pumps in these vehicles lack a vent hole, causing them to leak coolant. This coolant can lead to engine compartment fires if it drips onto hot engine parts.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles with model codes ISC36DSD, ISC35DBD, or ISC36DSD4X4 built on RAM chassis with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines are affected. These vehicles are most at risk if the water pump leaks coolant.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your Dynamax Isata vehicle's model code on the registration or vehicle identification number. The affected models are ISC36DSD, ISC35DBD, or ISC36DSD4X4 built on RAM chassis with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 extension 212 or Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a water pump replacement.
Get Water Pump Replacement
Chrysler dealers will replace the water pump free of charge for affected vehicles.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners and Chrysler/RAM dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 extension 212, or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0564.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The water pumps lack a vent hole, causing coolant leaks that can lead to engine compartment fires.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check your model code: ISC36DSD, ISC35DBD, or ISC36DSD4X4 built on RAM chassis with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began on December 4, 2017, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the replacement.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V707000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V707000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners and Chrysler/RAM dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 extension 212, or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0564. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V707000 (October 11, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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