Forest River recalls 2020-2021 Dynamax Isata vehicles with inadequate engine warmup protection that may cause oil leaks, increasing fire risk. Owners must contact FCA for free software update by October 13, 2020 deadline.
A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dynamax Isata RVs because their electrical systems can cause oil leaks that might lead to engine fires. This affects vehicles that need a free software update to prevent serious engine damage. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80323-dynamax-isata-2020-2021-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80323-dynamax-isata-2020-2021-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V591000
“Dynamax Isata 2020-2021: Electrical System Recall - Fire Risk from Oil Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80323-dynamax-isata-2020-2021-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from. Based on NHTSA recall 20V591000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V591000).
The engine warmup protection is inadequate, causing oil to not coat connecting rod bearings properly as the engine heats up. This can lead to engine damage and potential engine block punctures, increasing fire risk.
Owners of 2020-2021 Dynamax Isata RVs are affected. Those who have not yet received the software update are most at risk of engine damage.
Check if your 2020-2021 Dynamax Isata RV has the model year and was sold after October 13, 2020. The recall covers vehicles with the Forest River brand.
Call 1-800-853-1403 to get the free engine software update for your vehicle.
FCA dealers will reprogram the engine calibration software to enhance warmup protection at no cost.
Forest River will notify owners, and FCA dealers will reprogram the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1234. FCA's number for this recall is W57.
Inadequate warmup protection can cause oil to not coat connecting rod bearings properly as the engine heats up, potentially leading to engine damage and fire risk.
Your 2020-2021 Dynamax Isata RV is affected if it was sold after October 13, 2020 and has the Forest River brand.
The recall began October 13, 2020, but the software update is free and available immediately through FCA dealers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V591000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 20V591000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and FCA dealers will reprogram the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1234. FCA's number for this recall is W57. 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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