The 2019 Dynamax Isata has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 955 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT19V9020002019-12-18941 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19V2940002019-04-1214 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes built on a RAM cab chassis. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules.
Consequence
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and FCA US dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0992.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
POWER TRAIN
2
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Ram recall #c4b, affecting abs and electronic braking. Recall in effect, but no parts available for fix. This recall has been in effect for a few years. This vehicle is a 20000 lb motorhome, and my family's safety is being compromised by ram dragging their feet and delaying the supply of…”
“Traveling on a busy interstate, traffic limited to one lane because of construction. Traffic stopped, instructed by law enforcement to turn off vehicle to wait. Shortly after, traffic started moving but our vehicle would not start. After stopping traffic for about 15 minutes the vehicle finally…”
“Traveling on a busy interstate, traffic limited to one lane because of construction. Traffic stopped, instructed by law enforcement to turn off vehicle to wait. Shortly after, traffic started moving but our vehicle would not start. After stopping traffic for about 15 minutes the vehicle finally…”
“I have had 2 front wheel simulators separate from the wheels while operating said vehicle at highway speeds. Prior to each trip I personally inspected the wheel simulators for proper attachment and security. My concern is the hazard these failures to other motorists on the highway as well as the…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Dynamax Isata as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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