2019 Dynamax IsataProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2019 Dynamax Isata, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-294 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Dynamax Isata has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system21
Power train21
Service brakes21
Fuel/propulsion system10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2019 Dynamax Isata recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

75%repaired · 2022 Q2

Equipment

Recall 19V-902 · Dec 18, 2019 · 941 vehicles · 704 repaired

Risk. If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

0%repaired · 2019 Q4

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 19V-294 · Apr 12, 2019 · 14 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dynamax.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Isata year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Isata median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Isata owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11362526 · Oct 3, 2020 · 4,500 miles
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…
Complaint 11342994 · Aug 3, 2020 · 25,000 miles

Own a 2019 Isata?

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