2019 Dynamax Isata recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2019 Dynamax Isata. Owners have filed 5 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 2019 Dynamax Isata. Check your Isata by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2019 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V294000
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes built on a RAM cab chassis. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules.
- Risk
- If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
2019 Dynamax Isata complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Dynamax Isata, reporting 1 fires. Dynamax has issued at least 6 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
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Equipment (1)
- Parking Brake (1)
- Service Brakes (1)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Dynamax Isata owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Dynamax Isata. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
- Fire
“THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE FOR COACH BATTERIES FELL ON TO THE DRIVE LINE AND STARTED A FIRE WHICH MELTED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND CAUSED FURTHER DAMAGE UNDER THE COACH. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT VERY QUICKLY AT THE SHOP WHERE THEY WERE GOING TO HOOK UP A TOW BAR ON THIS NEW RV.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11362526
“RAM recall #C4B, affecting ABS and Electronic Braking. Recall in effect, but no parts available for fix. This recall has been in effect for a few years.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11661997
“Traveling on a busy interstate, traffic limited to one lane because of construction. Traffic stopped, instructed by law enforcement to turn off vehicle to wait. Shortly after, traffic started moving but our vehicle would not start.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11459629
“I HAVE HAD 2 FRONT WHEEL SIMULATORS SEPARATE FROM THE WHEELS WHILE OPERATING SAID VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PRIOR TO EACH TRIP I PERSONALLY INSPECTED THE WHEEL SIMULATORS FOR PROPER ATTACHMENT AND SECURITY.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11365163
“NHTSA RECALL: 19V902 DYNAMAX - FOREST RIVER AND DEALER NETWORK ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO SCHEDULE A TIMELY APPOINTMENT TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE REFERENCED RECALL. DEALS DO NOT WANT TO SCHEDULE THE WORK PROMPTLY BECAUSE WE DID NOT PURCHASE THE UNIT FROM THEM.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11342994
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 2019 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.