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2018 Dynamax Isata
The 2018 Dynamax Isata appears in 3 NHTSA recall campaigns (equipment, power train and engine and engine cooling) and in 0 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 24 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Forest River, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 55-1030).
- 19V295000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTReported 11 Apr 2019 · 16 units
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles built on a RAM chassis and equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Consequence: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0993.
Filed by Forest River, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 55-0993).
Defect, as filed: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles, models ISC36DSD, ISC35DBD, ISC36DSD4X4, built on RAM chassis equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
Consequence: The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and Chrysler/RAM dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 extension 212, or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0564.
Filed by Forest River, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 55-0564).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Dynamax Isata model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 900 |
| 1998 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 900 |
| 1999 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 900 |
| 2000 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 900 |
| 2001 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 900 |
| 2002 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 900 |
| 2003 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 900 |
| 2010 NHTSA | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 178 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 979 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 955 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 6,549 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 8,840 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 7,435 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 7,306 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 4,523 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 152 |
| 2027 | 2 | 0 | 152 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Dynamax Isata model years · Dynamax: 3 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Dynamax Isata have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 19V902000, was reported to NHTSA on 18 Dec 2019 and concerns equipment. Across all model years the Dynamax Isata line has 18 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Dynamax Isata?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2018 Dynamax Isata complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 24 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 24 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.