DYNAMAX ISATA 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

17 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V771000 SAFETY RECALL
2.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2024
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Ahara, Entrada, 2022-2025 FR3, Georgetown, 2021-2023 Dynamax Isata, 2021-2025 Encore, Mirada, Pursuit, 2025 Sportscoach, V-Cruise, V-Sport, V-Tour, 2023 Sunseeker, and 2024-2025 V-RV motorhomes, equipped with General Electric air conditioners with a soft start device with part number ICM870-16A-BH5400. The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat.

Potential Risk:
An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the soft start, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact Encore, Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach customer service at 1-574-825-8212, Isata customer service at 574-262-3474, Georgetown, FR3, and Sunseeker customer service at 574-206-7600, Ahara and Entrada customer service at 574-264-6664, and V-Cruise, V-RV, V-Sport, and V-Tour customer service at 574-617-6408. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1839.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DYNAMAX dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DYNAMAX
Mfg Campaign: 51-1839
Notice Date: Jul 1, 2025
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V272000 SAFETY RECALL
4.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2024
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Cardinal, Wildcat, 2018-2019 Cedar Creek, 2021 Columbus, 2023 Continental Cargo, 2021-2024 Dynamax DX3, Dynamax Dynaquest XL, Dynamax Isata, Forest River IBEX, 2022-2024 Dynamax Europa, Forest River NOBO, 2022-2023 Forest River Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and 2021-2023 Dynamax Force trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Potential Risk:
A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by May 14, 2024. Owners may contact Suburban customer service at 1-574-247-9235 option 5; Cardinal & Wildcat customer service at 1-574-296-7700; Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000; Columbus customer service at 1-574-821-1487; Continental Cargo customer service at 1-254-420-0171; Dynamax customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Ibex & Nobo customer service at 1-574-6421612; and Sandstorm & Shockwave customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1760.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DYNAMAX dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DYNAMAX
Mfg Campaign: 51-1760
Notice Date: May 14, 2024
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V487000 SAFETY RECALL
172 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 8, 2022
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dynamax Isata Class 3 and Class 5 motorhomes, 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Pursuit, and 2017, 2020-2021 Coachmen Freelander motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.

Potential Risk:
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 (Dynamax), 1-574-825-8212 (Sportscoach and Pursuit), and 1-574-825-8602 (Freelander). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1533.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DYNAMAX dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DYNAMAX
Mfg Campaign: 51-1533
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 8, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V591000 SAFETY RECALL
79 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 25, 2020
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DYNAMAX dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DYNAMAX
Mfg Campaign: 51-1234
Notice Date: Oct 13, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 25, 2020
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V477000 SAFETY RECALL
412 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 14, 2020
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DYNAMAX dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DYNAMAX
Mfg Campaign: 51-1206
Notice Date: Sep 21, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 14, 2020
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V363000 SAFETY RECALL
522 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 19, 2020
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DYNAMAX dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DYNAMAX
Mfg Campaign: 51-1177
Notice Date: Jul 8, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 19, 2020
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V358000 SAFETY RECALL
392 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2020
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local DYNAMAX dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: DYNAMAX
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2020

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11404518 Other
Mar 25, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

2021 DYNAMAX ISATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL AND SAFETY ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING PURCHASED DUE TO REPAIRS THAT WERE UNABLE TO BE COMPLETED. *JS

Corrective Action:

2021 DYNAMAX ISATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL AND SAFETY ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING PURCHASED DUE TO REPAIRS THAT WERE UNABLE TO BE COMPLETED. *JS

Additional Notes:

2021 DYNAMAX ISATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL AND SAFETY ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING PURCHASED DUE TO REPAIRS THAT WERE UNABLE TO BE COMPLETED. *JS

Manufacturer: DYNAMAX
Mfg Campaign: 11404518
Notice Date: Mar 25, 2021
Recall Date: Mar 25, 2021
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