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2017 Forest River DynamaxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Forest River Dynamax, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-552 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 37%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Forest River Dynamax has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

2 recalls

2017 Forest River Dynamax 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.

51%repaired · 2022 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 17V-724 · Nov 17, 2017 · 583 vehicles · 298 repaired

Risk. If carbon monoxide enters the passenger cabin, it can increase the risk of injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2022 Q1

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 16V-552 · Jul 25, 2016 · 1,330 vehicles · 492 repaired

Risk. A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

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 Forest River.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Dynamax 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 Dynamax median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Dynamax owners report

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

THE ONAN DIESEL GENSET IS INSTALLED WITH THE LOWER ACCESS HATCH OF THE GENSET BLOCKED BY THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FOR ROUTINE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PER THE ONAN GUIDELINES DUE TO SHODDY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF DYNAMAX.
Complaint 11020764 · Aug 31, 2017 · 1,253 miles

Own a 2017 Dynamax?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.