Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dynamax Isata motorhomes. The nut on the backside of the main 12V disconnect may have been improperly tightened.
Electrical system
Dynamax Isata Electrical problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dynamax Isata's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
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...
Latest Isata electrical complaints
The ABS (anti lock braking system) module failed resulting in ongoing beeping with display warning to service the system, and intermittent failure of other electrical features. A local mechanic diagnosed the problem and recommended replacement of the module. The Dynamax RV is a coach built on a Ram 5500 chassis. I was able to obtain a new replacement ABS module, but then learned that it had to be installed and "flashed" (programmed) by a dealer. I contacted Dynamax (now owned by Forest River), but have not...
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received a reply. I then contacted the five nearest Ram dealers in my area. All of them told me that they could not help me because my vehicle is too big for their shop. I don't know if this problem affects my braking , but it appears that I am stuck with no solution. I hope you can help me. Any help would be appreciated.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is very unreliable. Right rear wheel rarely reads. TPM readings are typically off by over 10psi verified with calibrated gauges when cold.
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 final step) it is unknown when the incident began to occur but the fire most likely started as the rv was being driven from our home in meadow vista ca to one stop truck...
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shop in sacramento ca. The fire started a few minutes after the rv was parked in the parking lot and my son had left the scene. A potentially deadly propane and diesel fuel explosion was avoided by the quick and decisive actions of the owners of one stop truck shop. The folks who sold us the rv mentioned we'd probably left the parking brake engaged while driving ... Which was untrue and could lead to further denial of a major issue that could have been deadly to the occupants and anyone within the distance of what could have been a propane and diesel fuel explosion. To this point, even though clearly a warranty issue, both forest river and dimartini rv they have made no attempt to resolve the issue even though they had the coach at their shop for several days. They demanded we turn over to insurance even though the coach is under warranty. Eventually the insurance company towed the coach to mercedes benz of rocklin ca where the technician confirmed the dangerous and possibly deadly issue.
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 forest river warranty and corporate compliance office to resolve. No luck.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dynamax isata. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact was informed by another motorist that the brake lights were not illuminating. Upon further inspection, he noticed that both passenger and driver's side brake lights were dim. The center brake light was working as well as the turn signals. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and they stated that the multi-function switch was failing because it developed an open circuit condition. The vehicle was repaired at the...
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cost of $565. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the vin was not included in the recall. The contact researched the failure and found nhtsa campaign id number 01v364000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). He stated that if the manufacturer installed cut outs on his vehicle, it would have been included in the recall. The failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 25,062.
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