2010 Dynamax Isata problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Air Bags (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-09-29 · campaign 10V442000 · 21 vehicles
Defect: DYNAMAX CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 ISATA, DYNAQEUST ST, DYNAQUEST XL, AND GRAND SPORT MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH XANTREX FREEDOM SW 3000 INVERTER/CHARGES. DUE TO POOR SOLDERING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO INADEQUATELY TORQUED BUS BARS IN THE PRODUCT, MELTED SOLDER CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT FAILURE.
Risk: A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN THE UNIT OVERHEATING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: DYNAMAX WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED UNITS WITH A NEW XANTREX FREEDOM INVERTER/CHARGER THAT CONTAINS A TEMPERATURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DYNAMAX AT 1-574-262-3474.
What owners report
2011-08-17 · Air Bags · 6,000 mi“dangerous steering problems related to airlift rear air suspension system. fragile sensor support bracket broke off when new, causing the magnetic sensor to command the left rear airbag to inflate and deflate erratically. with each inflation, the vehicle swerves to the right, each deflation causes the vehicle to swerve to the left. impossible to…”
2011-02-16 · Steering · 2,440 mi“we have just purchased a new 28' 2010 dynamax isata rv, model 282 and suggest that a recall of this class of vehicle for a steering problem. at 45 mph or less, steering is normal, at 55 mph it is bad, at 65 mph, it's like driving on ice, super scary. at 70, it's outright terrifying. i have driven large motorhomes for more than 11 years and neve…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.