2019 Dynamax Isata problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Wheels (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2019-12-18 · campaign 19V902000 · 941 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2019-04-12 · campaign 19V294000 · 14 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes built on a RAM cab chassis. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules.
Risk: If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and FCA US dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0992.
Service bulletins (6)
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.
Service Brakes 2025-03-03 · 511891 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to fca recall 24v896: "the brake hydraulic control unit could fail. over time, this could cause the antilock braking system (abs), electronic stability control (esc) system and/or traction control not to work. an antilock braking system, electronic stability control system and/or traction
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-01-04 · 511570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to the interim recall notice received by mercedes-benz concerning 22v796: "mercedes-benz ag has determined that on certain sprinter vehicles, a component of the park lock system might wear extraordinarily due to specific driver parking practices and impair safe parking of the vehicle. if t
Wheels 2021-03-24 · 511312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
as per mercedes interim recall notice 21v042, one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of the electronic stability control control unit functions. if esp control unit functions are disabled, vehicle driving stabil
Equipment 2019-10-28 · 551097 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the valve stem sensors may become damaged during travel and potentially display an inaccurate reading to the operator.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) 2019-09-09 · 511083 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
daimler ag (dag), the manufacturer of mercedes-benz vehicles, has determined that a defect related to a motor vehicle emissions control system may exist on certain model year 2016-2018 sprinter models. mercedes-benz canada inc. (mbc) therefore has initiated a voluntary warranty extension related to
Structure 2019-07-01 · 510956 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
as per lippert components; specific 8800 series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. the windows will be remedied by a forest river dealer.
What owners report
2025-05-19 · Service Brakes“ram recall #c4b, affecting abs and electronic braking. recall in effect, but no parts available for fix. this recall has been in effect for a few years. this vehicle is a 20000 lb motorhome, and my family's safety is being compromised by ram dragging their feet and delaying the supply of replacement parts. i've contacted two ram dealers and ram cus…”
2022-04-04 · Power Train“traveling on a busy interstate, traffic limited to one lane because of construction. traffic stopped, instructed by law enforcement to turn off vehicle to wait. shortly after, traffic started moving but our vehicle would not start. after stopping traffic for about 15 minutes the vehicle finally started. incident repeated at a gas station, stoppe…”
2020-10-19 · Wheels · 12,000 mi“i have had 2 front wheel simulators separate from the wheels while operating said vehicle at highway speeds. prior to each trip i personally inspected the wheel simulators for proper attachment and security. my concern is the hazard these failures to other motorists on the highway as well as the expense of replacement. dealer ship parts clerk st…”
2020-10-03 · Service Brakes · 4,500 mi · 🔥 fire“the positive battery cable for coach batteries fell on to the drive line and started a fire which melted the anti-lock braking system and caused further damage under the coach. the fire was put out very quickly at the shop where they were going to hook up a tow bar on this new rv. (they had fully prepared the tow vehicle and this was to be the fi…”
2020-08-03 · Unknown Or Other · 25,000 mi“nhtsa recall: 19v902 dynamax - forest river and dealer network are unable or unwilling to schedule a timely appointment to address the above referenced recall. deals do not want to schedule the work promptly because we did not purchase the unit from them. forest river indicates they can not modify a dealers schedule. numerous calls and emails to …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.