2018 Dynamax Isata Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Dynamax Isata has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 979 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 19V902000 2019-12-18 941 affected
Defect

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.

POWER TRAIN 19V295000 2019-04-11 16 affected
Defect

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…

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…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17V707000 2017-11-10 22 affected
Defect

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…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
2
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
SEAT BELTS
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Abs light and warning bell on and sounding. Traction control light also on. Diagnostic shows error code c0020-01, abs pump motor electrical failure. A canvass of every dodge/chrysler part supplier and all other possible parts suppliers including junk yards in the us and canada revealed “no part…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-06-24

“The abs (anti lock braking system) module failed resulting in ongoing beeping with display warning to service the system, and intermittent failure of other electrical features. A local mechanic diagnosed the problem and recommended replacement of the module. The dynamax rv is a coach built on a…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2022-04-25

“The abs (anti lock braking system) module failed resulting in ongoing beeping with display warning to service the system, and intermittent failure of other electrical features. A local mechanic diagnosed the problem and recommended replacement of the module. The dynamax rv is a coach built on a…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · reported 2022-04-25

“We purchased this motorhome on 8/12/19. The leveling system was not working so upon crawling underneath to find out what was leaking we discovered a coupling in the modified brake line leaking. We checked the brake fluid and half was gone. We contacted dynamax who claimed it was chryslers…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-08-15

“Vehicle is a 2018 mercedes benz sprinter-based 24 ft motorhome. It was stationary with engine off. When rotating the driver's swivel seat 180 degrees (which it is designed to do), underseat wiring was severed due to improper wire routing by the "upfitter" (dynamax corp), thus causing an instrument…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-04-01

“Vehicle is a 2018 mercedes benz sprinter-based 24 ft motorhome. It was stationary with engine off. When rotating the driver's swivel seat 180 degrees (which it is designed to do), underseat wiring was severed due to improper wire routing by the "upfitter" (dynamax corp), thus causing an instrument…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2019-04-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Dynamax Isata as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.