2018 Dynamax Isata recalls (3)
3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Dynamax Isata. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Dynamax dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Dynamax Isata. Check your Isata by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2018 Dynamax Isata recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 19V902000
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dynamax Isata motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, extending or retracting the slide room unexpectedly.
- Risk
- If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury or a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-1030.
Power Train · NHTSA 19V295000
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles built on a RAM chassis and equipped with a column shifter. 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 17V707000
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles, models ISC36DSD, ISC35DBD, ISC36DSD4X4, built on RAM chassis equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
- Risk
- The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Fix
- 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.
2018 Dynamax Isata complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Dynamax Isata. Dynamax has issued at least 7 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (3)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (2)
- Service Brakes (1)
- Vehicle Speed Control (1)
- Wheels (1)
Read Dynamax Isata owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Dynamax Isata. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“ABS light and warning bell on and sounding. Traction control light also on. Diagnostic shows error code c0020-01, ABS pump motor electrical failure.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11602359
“The ABS (anti lock braking system) module failed resulting in ongoing beeping with display warning to service the system, and intermittent failure of other electrical features. A local mechanic diagnosed the problem and recommended replacement of the module.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11490862
“WE PURCHASED THIS MOTORHOME ON 8/12/19. THE LEVELING SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING SO UPON CRAWLING UNDERNEATH TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS LEAKING WE DISCOVERED A COUPLING IN THE MODIFIED BRAKE LINE LEAKING. WE CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID AND HALF WAS GONE.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11245359
“VEHICLE IS A 2018 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER-BASED 24 FT MOTORHOME. IT WAS STATIONARY WITH ENGINE OFF.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11230260
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your Isata by VIN
Not every 2018 Dynamax Isata is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Dynamax dealer.