- 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
2018 Dynamax Rev Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Dynamax Rev with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2019 for the fan. For comparison, the 2017 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Rev year, for its age
#365 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Dynamax Rev problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2018 Dynamax Rev recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2018 Dynamax Rev
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 dynamax rev. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v919000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Port jervis auto mall located at (131-139 kingston ave, port jervis, ny 12771), was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Dynamax Rev: every year compared
All Rev years2018 Dynamax Rev vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Dynamax Rev | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2018 Dynamax Isata | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Dynamax Rev
Does the 2018 Dynamax Rev have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Dynamax Rev: fan (December 2019). 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 2018 Dynamax Rev?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Dynamax Rev had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 10, 2020 and the latest on March 10, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Dynamax Rev a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 66 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 2018 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