Equipment
Risk. If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury or a crash.
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.
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury or a crash.
Risk. If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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
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…
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.