Every 2017 Forest River Dynamax recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 17V724000
Nov 17, 2017Engine and Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dynamax recreational vehicles, models ISC24FWM, ISC24RWM, ISC24FWMCD and ISC24CBM. If the vehicle is parked with the engine running, carbon monoxide may enter the passenger cabin through open windows or other openings in the floor.
- Risk
- If carbon monoxide enters the passenger cabin, it can increase the risk of injury or death.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install stainless steel exhaust tips to lengthen the exhaust, free of charge. The began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0565.
Full recall details for 17V724000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V552000
Jul 25, 2016Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Dynamax and Coachmen Pursuit recreational vehicles and 2016-2017 Freelander and Orion recreational vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
- Risk
- A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Dynamax customer service at 1-574-262-3474, Pursuit customer service at 1-574-825-8305 (east of the Mississippi) or 1-574-825-8317 (west of the Mississippi) and Freelander or Orion customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-07152016-0225.
Full recall details for 16V552000 →
2017 Forest River Dynamax complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Dynamax. Forest River has issued at least 4 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
- Structure1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (1)
- Exterior Lighting (1)
- Unknown Or Other (1)
- Wheels (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Dynamax. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“THE ONAN DIESEL GENSET IS INSTALLED WITH THE LOWER ACCESS HATCH OF THE GENSET BLOCKED BY THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FOR ROUTINE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PER THE ONAN GUIDELINES DUE TO SHODDY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF DYNAMAX.”
2017 FOREST RIVER DYNAMAXAug 31, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11020764
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