- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Dynamax Rev and Coachmen Orion motorhomes built on Ram ProMaster chassis equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
- The risk
- An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1121 and Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Dynamax Rev Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Dynamax Rev with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2019 for the fan. For comparison, the 2016 has 1 and the 2018 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Rev year, for its age
#381 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Dynamax Rev problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2017 Dynamax Rev recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dynamax Rev recreational vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2015, through February 15, 2016, and 2016-2017 Coachman Orion recreational vehicles manufactured from May 18, 2015, through December 10, 2015. These vehicles, built on RAM ProMaster chassis, have an ignition switch that may have an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
- The risk
- An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality with any of these safety systems can increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403 or contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-022242016-0138.
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1 complaints about the 2017 Dynamax Rev
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
When traveling at highway speeds (55-60 mph) with the cruise control engaged, the transmission will suddenly down shift into a low gear causing the engine to brake violently. This could result in loss of control and/or a rear end collision and/or a passenger injury. This has happened roughly 12 times at random on level or gently sloping roads during two summers of operation. When it happens the tachometer is pegged near the top of its range and objects/passengers within the cabin are thrown about violently.
Dynamax Rev: every year compared
All Rev yearsQuestions about the 2017 Dynamax Rev
Does the 2017 Dynamax Rev have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Dynamax Rev: fan (December 2019); switch (March 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Dynamax Rev?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Dynamax Rev had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 8, 2019 and the latest on June 8, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Dynamax Rev a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dynamax Rev year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dynamax Rev years have the most complaints?
2016 (1), 2017 (1), 2018 (1). See every Dynamax Rev year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Dynamax Rev has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data