2018 Forest River Dynamax problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2017-11-17 · campaign 17V724000 · 583 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2017-08-18 · campaign 17V513000 · 184 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Dynamax, Forester, Sunseeker, and Coachmen Prism vehicles built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure label with correct tire inflation pressure, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-854-888-3214. Forest River's number for this recall is 35.55.215-0491.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-26 · 551821 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document is an aid to dealers in the repair of a floor truss support.
Wheels 2021-07-23 · 511388 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the flanged wheel lug nuts on your vehicle may have been over-torqued during service to an incorrect torque specification in the service & owner's manuals. a yielded wheel stud may eventually break, which could lead to a wheel separating from the vehicle during operation. a wheel separating from the
Exterior Lighting 2021-04-28 · 551332 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the add on component separates the tail light signal from an actual brake signal so the customers no longer need to mess with their brake controller when towing as the freightliner m2 chassis applies brake signal to the four-way flashers, which in turn will activate the brakes of a towed item, such
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2017-10-30 · 550459 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the neutral wire may be improperly stripped and the connection to the generator may not be properly secured with the wire nut.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.