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2020 Dynamax Isata recalls (6)

6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2020 Dynamax Isata. Every recall repair is free at any Dynamax dealer.

6recalls
0owner complaints
17+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2020 Dynamax Isata. Check your Isata by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2020 Dynamax Isata recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

  • Equipment · NHTSA 20V727000

    Nov 23, 2020Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
    Problem
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
    Risk
    A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
    Fix
    Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.
    Full recall details for 20V727000 →

  • Electrical System · NHTSA 20V591000

    Sep 25, 2020Electrical System:Software
    Problem
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dynamax Isata vehicles. Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature. This can result in engine damage and connecting rod failure, which could potentially puncture the engine block.
    Risk
    A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Fix
    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.
    Full recall details for 20V591000 →

  • Air Bags · NHTSA 20V477000

    Aug 14, 2020Air Bags:Side/Window
    Problem
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Forest River Forester, Sunseeker, Dynamax Isata and Coachmen Galleria and Prism motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
    Risk
    If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
    Fix
    Forest River will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Daimler Vans customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Daimler Vans number for their recall is VS3DREHSIK. Forest's number for this recall is 51-1206.
    Full recall details for 20V477000 →

  • Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 20V363000

    Jun 19, 2020Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
    Problem
    Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.
    Risk
    Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3BRADVER. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1177.
    Full recall details for 20V363000 →

  • Equipment · NHTSA 20V358000

    Jun 16, 2020Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
    Problem
    Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria and PRISM, Forest River Forester, Battisti and Sunseeker and Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles built on Sprinter chassis with automatic transmission. The operator's manual does not correctly specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operates.
    Risk
    If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Sprinter service at 1-877-762-8267. The booklet with correct information is also available online through Mercedes-Benz, free of charge.
    Full recall details for 20V358000 →

  • Equipment · NHTSA 19V902000

    Dec 18, 2019Equipment
    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.
    Full recall details for 19V902000 →

2020 Dynamax Isata complaints and service bulletins

Dynamax has issued at least 17 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.

Service bulletins by component

  • Electrical System (8)
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4)
  • Equipment (3)
  • Parking Brake (3)
  • Service Brakes (2)
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)

Read Dynamax Isata owner complaints and bulletins, every year

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